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Delicious Djuvec Rice served in a bowl with colorful vegetables and spices.

Best and Tastiest Djuvec Rice

A vibrant, flavorful Balkan-style rice dish loaded with vegetables, tomato, and aromatic spices. Perfect as a side dish or a main when paired with grilled meats or roasted chicken.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 cup long-grain rice rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Large skillet or saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and carrot until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
  2. Add diced bell peppers and cook another 2–3 minutes.
  3. Stir in rice, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook 1–2 minutes to lightly toast the rice.
  4. Add diced tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15–20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
  5. Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of butter before serving.
Add cooked chicken, sausage, or shrimp for a hearty one-pot meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.