Black Rice Jollof

Ingredients:

• 1 cup black rice

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp thyme

• 1 tsp curry powder

• 1 vegetable bouillon cube

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2 cups vegetable broth

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Rinse the black rice and set aside.

2. Heat olive oil in a pot, then add chopped onions and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent.

3. Add diced bell pepper and cook for a few minutes.

4. Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, thyme, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.

5. Add the diced tomatoes and vegetable bouillon cube. Cook for about 5 minutes.

6. Add the black rice and stir well. Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed (about 45-50 minutes).