Vegan Fragrant Spiced Rice

Elevate your weeknight meals with this Vegan Fragrant Spiced Rice—a perfect harmony of aromatic spices and wholesome vegetables. Featuring fluffy basmati rice infused with the warm flavors of cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, this dish is brought to life with golden turmeric, sweet carrots, and vibrant green peas. Cooked in rich vegetable broth and finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this recipe is not only delicious but also beautifully colorful. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, this one-pot vegan recipe is ideal as a flavorful side dish or satisfying main course. Packed with fragrance, spice, and plant-based nutrition, it’s a must-try addition to your vegan recipe repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon, minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 2-inch piece cinnamon stick
• 4 cardamom pods
• 3 cloves
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 1 cup green peas
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear and set aside to drain thoroughly.

Step 2

In a large pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves. Sauté for 1 minute to release their aromas.

Step 5

Add the turmeric powder and stir well to combine with the other spices.

Step 6

Mix in the diced carrot and green peas, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 7

Add the rinsed rice to the pan, stirring to coat the rice with the spice mixture.

Step 8

Pour in the vegetable broth, add salt, and black pepper, and bring to a boil.

Step 9

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

Step 10

Remove from the heat and let the rice sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 11

Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the freshly chopped cilantro.

Step 12

Serve hot, and enjoy your vegan fragrant spiced rice as a side dish or a main course!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1101.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	967.6

Total Fat 35.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3560.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.3g	0%
Total Sugars 25.3g
Protein 28.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 329.7mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 2030.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.1%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 56.4%