One-Pot Spicy Vegetable Rice

olive oil ((optional))

medium onion (, chopped finely)

medium carrots (, chopped into small pieces)

garlic (, chopped finely)

large bell peppers (, cut into large chunks, (red, yellow or orange are best in this))

| 1 cup frozen peas ((or chopped green beans))

| 1 cup cherry tomatoes

ground turmeric

salt

red pepper flakes (, or chili flakes, or a small fresh or dried chili chopped)

smoked paprika ((you can sub this for chipotle powder))

| 1 ¼ uncooked rice (, white or brown )

mls | 2½ cups water (, plus more if needed)