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Jen Paleracio
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups brown rice, cooked and fluffed
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, cut into strips
  • 1 cup cilantro, chopped, set a little aside for garnish
  • 2 stalks scallions, chopped, set a little aside for garnish
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste, I use Harissa chili paste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat a pan with oil. Saute the garlic and onion, add the peppers, stir, cook until tender. Season with paprika, turmeric, chili paste, salt, and black pepper. 
  • Add the zucchini, stir, cook for 1 minute or until tender. Add the cilantro and scallions, stir to combine. Add the rice, frequently stir until well heated. Add the lemon juice, stir to mix well. Remove from heat, serve immediately. 
  • OPTION: You absolutely can add your seafood and meat. 
  • HOW TO COOK BROWN RICE:
    Rinse the rice, and in every one cup of brown rice, add 2 1/2 cups of water. Uncover, bring to boil. When boiling turn the heat to the lowest, cover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff the rice by using a fork.