Easy Spicy Rice Recipe
181kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups of basmati rice
- 1 white onion
- 1 green pepper
- 2 tsbp olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 500 ml vegetable stock
- 0.5 can diced tomatoes ½ cup
- 1 handful cilantro
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon tumeric
- Salt & pepper to taste
Equipment
Method
- Heat your oil in a pan and add the diced onion followed by the green pepper. Saute for 6-8 minutes until they have begun to soften, then add the garlic and spices and saute for another minute.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, rice, and stock. Stir everything to combine.
- Leave the rice to simmer for 10 - 15 minutes until it has absorbed the liquid.
- Squeeze over the lemon juice and sprinkle over the chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
Serving1gCalories181kcalCarbohydrates26gProtein3gFat8gSaturated Fat1gPolyunsaturated Fat6gSodium466mgFiber3gSugar4g
Notes
If after the instructed time your stock has still not been absorbed, cover the pan and leave on low heat for another 5 minutes. Turn the heat off and leave the pan, covered, for another 5 minutes. When you remove the lid, the liquid should have completely absorbed into the rice by now.
To batch-cook this spicy rice recipe for meal prep, double the recipe. Place your rice in airtight containers, uncovered, and allow to cool before transferring to the fridge. Ensure your rice is piping hot before serving.