Smoked Paprika Rice Bowl
A simple yet flavorful bowl filled with smoked paprika-infused rice, topped with sautéed onions and a pat of butter, perfect for a quick and satisfying snack.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total Time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- American
Ingredients
- 2tbspbutter
- 1mediumonions, diced
- 2cupsrice
- 1tspsmoked paprika
- 1/2tspsalt
- 1/4tspblack pepper
- 4cupswater
Step-by-Step
- 1
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2mmedium heat - 2
Add the diced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until they are translucent and fragrant.
4mmedium heat - 3
Add the rice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir to coat the rice with the spices and butter.
2mmedium heat - 4
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
15mlow heat - 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
5m - 6
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot, topped with a pat of butter.
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