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Nando's spicy rice cooked in a saucepan

Healthy homemade Nando's spicy rice (Quick & easy)

Delicious homemade Nando's spicy rice that tastes better than the original. This quick and easy one-pot dish is packed with vegetables and healthy ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Comfort food, Gluten-free, Mediterranean, Portugese
Servings 6 servings
Calories 238 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g basmati rice washed, rinsed and soaked
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 small red bell pepper diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper diced
  • 1 small carrot peeled and diced
  • 0.5 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 0.5 teaspoon chilli flakes
  • 1.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 540 ml gluten-free vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon butter optional (use vegan butter if vegan)
  • 80 g frozen peas

Instructions
 

  • Wash and rinse the basmati rice at least 2 to 3 times under cold water. Soak the rice for about 20 to 30 minutes in water.
  • In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant.
  • Add the red bell peppers, green bell peppers, and carrots. Toss well and cook for a minute.
  • Add the tomato paste and cook for a minute, till it releases its flavours.
  • Add the turmeric, chilli flakes, smoked paprika, and curry powder and mix well.
  • Add the soaked rice (after discarding the water used for soaking) and salt.
  • Add the vegetable stock and mix well. Cover with a lid and let it come to a boil.
  • Reduce the flame to low. Add butter and frozen peas. Mix well and cook on a low flame with the lid on for about 30 minutes. Do not open the lid, as the steam can escape, preventing the rice from cooking thoroughly. Once cooked, serve hot. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Nutrition values are a rough estimate for guidance.
  • Keep a close eye towards the end of cooking to prevent the rice from burning.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 386mgPotassium: 265mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3009IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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