Grandmother's Belgian Grilled Vegetable Rice

Assemble the ingredients: vegetable, garlic, onion, paprika, tomato, bell pepper, olive oil.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the vegetable and cook until grilled.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Belgian flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional Belgian accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.