Djuvec (Vegetable Rice)

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion (diced)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• Fresh herbs (to garnish (e.g. parsley))
• 3-4 tbsp Ajvar ((*see notes))
• 1 tbsp Vegeta ((optional) or use vegetable bouillon powder)
• 1 tsp paprika powder (or more to taste)
• 1/2 tsp onion powder ((optional))
• 1 cup rice ((*see notes))
• 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups water (or vegetable broth if not using bouillon powder)
• 1 1/3 cups peas (frozen)