Nando's Spicy Rice Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 cup of rice
• 2 cups of water
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup of chicken broth
• 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Wash the rice in cold water and drain.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the red and green bell peppers and sauté for another 5 minutes.
5. Add the tomato paste, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
6. Add the rice to the pot and stir until the rice is coated in the spice mixture.
7. Add the chicken broth and water to the pot and stir to combine.
8. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
9. Simmer the rice for 18-20 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
10. Remove the bay leaf from the pot and fluff the rice with a fork.
11. Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the rice and serve.

Nutrition

• Serving size: 1 cup
• Calories: 220
• Total fat: 4g
• Saturated fat: 0.5g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 580mg
• Total carbohydrates: 42g
• Dietary fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 3g
• Protein: 4g

Conclusion