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
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 2tbspbutter
  • 1mediumonions, diced
  • 2cupsrice
  • 1tspsmoked paprika
  • 1/2tspsalt
  • 1/4tspblack pepper
  • 4cupswater

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

    2mmedium heat
  2. 2

    Add the diced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until they are translucent and fragrant.

    4mmedium heat
  3. 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. 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. 5

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

    5m
  6. 6

    Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot, topped with a pat of butter.

    2m