Description
A flavorful and creamy vegan broth with a spicy harissa kick, combined with tender rice and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a comforting main course that is both gluten-free and packed with plant-based goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon harissa paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Liquids
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small zucchini, diced
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the base: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add spices: Stir in the harissa paste, ground cumin, and smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute to release their aromas and deepen the flavor.
- Simmer broth and rice: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add the rinsed long-grain rice along with the diced carrot, red bell pepper, and zucchini. Continue cooking uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Add creaminess and seasoning: Stir in the full-fat coconut milk, then carefully season with salt, black pepper, and the juice of half a lemon. Allow it to simmer for an additional 5 minutes to become creamy and blend all flavors.
- Serve: Ladle the creamy harissa broth with rice into bowls and garnish generously with chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less harissa paste to suit your taste.
- For an extra protein boost, add cooked chickpeas or shredded chicken during the simmering stage.
- If using brown rice, increase the cooking time by 15–20 minutes to ensure it is fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
