Sometimes, simple meals are the most satisfying, and this vegan seasoned rice is proof.
Made with fragrant herbs, colourful vegetables, and natural seasonings, this dish delivers bold flavour without complicated steps. It’s wholesome, nourishing, and surprisingly filling.
If you’re looking for a plant-based meal that is easy to prepare yet packed with taste, this recipe deserves a spot in your weekly rotation. Try it nuh!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ 100% plant-based
✔ Budget-friendly
✔ Rich in fiber and phytonutrients
✔ Easy to customize
✔ Perfect as a main dish or side
This dish combines whole grains and vegetables to provide fiber, antioxidants, and essential micronutrients — all in one bowl.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups cooked rice (brown or white)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ cup sweet corn
- ½ cup diced carrots
- ½ cup sweet peppers (any colour)
- ½ cup green peas
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup beetroot chopped thinly (This is the flair 😊)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh lettuce (for serving)
- Vegan salad dressing of choice (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in carrots, corn, peas, and sweet peppers. Cook until slightly tender.
- Add thyme, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Fold in the cooked rice and mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Cook for another 3–5 minutes, allowing flavours to blend.
- Serve over fresh lettuce.
- Add your favourite vegan dressing if desired.
- Enjoy warm.
Ways to Elevate This Dish
- Add chickpeas or lentils for extra protein
- Toss in spinach or callaloo for leafy green benefits
- Sprinkle nutritional yeast for a savoury depth
- Add avocado slices for healthy fats
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Final Thoughts
Vegan cooking doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious.
This seasoned rice with a flair brings together simplicity, nourishment, and flavour in one colourful bowl. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or even as a side for gatherings.
Healthy eating can be vibrant, satisfying, and accessible.
Ingredient Spotlight!
~ Green Peas~
Green peas contain their fair share of nutrients, which include minerals such as magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese, and calcium. Green peas are also a good source of dietary fiber and micro-nutrients including vitamins A and C, folate (B9) and thiamin (B1). It also has a high level of vitamin K.
Due to all these nutrients, some of the health benefits of green peas include their ability to control blood sugar. As such, it can be beneficial to persons with diabetes. Other research suggests that it may be able to help with the management of blood pressure, which is one of the risk factors for heart disease.
To good health!
Article last updated by a Research Consultant and Certified Nutrition Coach on February 22, 2026.
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