Fragrant vegetable rice

Fragrant vegetable rice with winter cabbage: a touch of Crete in your kitchen!

Discover the flavours of Crete with our fragrant vegetable rice, where winter cabbage plays the main role. This popular and simple recipe brings Mediterranean flair directly to your plate.

Enjoyment meets health: Our fragrant vegetable rice combines taste and nutrients in perfect balance. Rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals - a culinary experience for the body and senses.

The ideal accompaniment: As a main course or side dish - this vegetable rice goes well with many dishes. For an all-round successful taste experience, we recommend combining it with a dry white wine. Bring the taste of Crete into your kitchen.

Ingredients:

• 6 tbsp olive oil + some oil for serving
• 1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 leek, cut into pieces of about 1 cm
• 1 small fennel bulb, cut into thin slices
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 red pepper, cut into strips
• 1 kg white cabbage, chopped
• 1/2 cup rice or quinoa
• juice and grated peel of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1 bunch of fresh dill or fennel, finely chopped
• 1 tsp paprika spice