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A pea sits on Puschel’s nose while Flauschi holds colourful vegetable rice.

Wuselig Recipes · Recipe 22

Vegan

Colourful vegetable rice

Colourful vegetable rice: an easy vegan family recipe with Puschel and Flauschi, precise quantities and shared tasks for children and adults.

The little story

A little kitchen adventure

Puschel tries to count the peas. One jumps from his spoon onto his nose. Flauschi“That pea wanted a seat with a view,” Flauschi giggles. He carefully puts it back on his plate.

Preparation: about 15 min · Cooking/baking: about 20 min · Total: about 35 min

For 4 family portions

How to make it

In a few words: Cook rice separately and mix with cooked vegetables in a frying pan.

Ingredients

  • 250 g long-grain rice
  • 500 ml water for rice; follow packet instructions
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 red and 1 yellow pepper
  • 150 g frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 100 ml vegan vegetable stock
  • ½ tsp mild paprika

Method

  1. Children: Wash vegetables, weigh rice and set out peas.
  2. Adults: Peel and finely dice carrots; deseed and dice peppers.
  3. Adults: Cook rice with water for about 15–20 minutes following the packet; adapt water and time for other rice types.
  4. Adults: Warm oil in a large pan. Cook carrots for 5 minutes, add peppers and cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Adults: Add peas and stock; simmer for 5 minutes until soft and thoroughly heated.
  6. Adults: Add cooked rice and paprika, heat for 2 minutes and add 2–3 tbsp water if needed.
  7. Children: Serve once slightly cooled. Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate.

Equipment

Kitchen scales, a bowl and the cooking equipment named in the steps. Adults handle all hot or sharp equipment.

Allergens and shopping

Depending on stock: celery. Always check the actual ingredient labels and family allergies.

Choose pasta, tortillas, dough, stock and plant-based cream explicitly suitable for a vegan recipe, without egg, milk, honey or animal ingredients.