Spiced Rice with Paprika, Red Pepper and Spinach

This dish is inspired by a traditional Jollof rice which is sweet, smoky and spicy with layers of flavour coming from the tomatoes, herbs and spices. ...This dish is inspired by a traditional Jollof rice which is sweet, smoky and spicy with layers of flavour coming from the tomatoes, herbs and spices. This version omits meat but doesn't skip on flavour, and instead gains depth by using fresh aromats like garlic and ginger - not only beneficial for flavour but also their health boosting properties. Read more This dish is inspired by a traditional Jollof rice which is sweet, smoky and spicy with layers of flavour coming from the tomatoes, herbs and spices. This version omits meat but doesn't skip on flavour, and instead gains depth by using fresh aromats like garlic and ginger - not only beneficial for flavour but also their health boosting properties. This dish is inspired by a traditional Jollof rice which is sweet, smoky and spicy with layers of flavour coming from the tomatoes, herbs and spices. This version omits meat but doesn't skip on flavour, and instead gains depth by using fresh aromats like garlic and ginger - not only beneficial for flavour but also their health boosting properties.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
25 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

9g
Protein
339kcal
Calories
9g
Total Fat
63g
Carbs
10g
Sugars
9g
Fibre
142mg
Calcium
11%
 
7mg
Iron
39%
 
95mg
Magnesium
23%
 
984mg
Potassium
21%
 
205mg
Sodium
9%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
5.5mg
Vitamin E
37%
 
186mcg
Vitamin B9
47%
 
505mcg
Vitamin A
56%
 
172mg
Vitamin C
191%
 
1.9mg
Zinc
17%
 
339mcg
Vitamin K
283%
 
0.4mg
Copper
44%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B2
23%
 
3.1mg
Vitamin B3
19%
 
0.7mg
Vitamin B6
41%
 
167mg
Phosphorus
13%
 
Protein: 9g; Calories: 339kcal; Total Fat: 9g; Carbs: 63g; Sugars: 10g; Fibre: 9g; Calcium: 142mg (11%); Iron: 7mg (39%); Magnesium: 95mg (23%); Potassium: 984mg (21%); Sodium: 205mg (9%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 5.5mg (37%); Vitamin B9: 186mcg (47%); Vitamin A: 505mcg (56%); Vitamin C: 172mg (191%); Zinc: 1.9mg (17%); Vitamin K: 339mcg (283%); Copper: 0.4mg (44%); Vitamin B2: 0.3mg (23%); Vitamin B3: 3.1mg (19%); Vitamin B6: 0.7mg (41%); Phosphorus: 167mg (13%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains

Ingredients

Serves 2
white onion
chopped
garlic cloves
finely grated
grated
red chilli
chopped
red pepper
chopped
caribbean style curry powder
paprika
thyme (dried)
basmati rice
rinsed
finely diced
vegetable stock
chopped
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Method

1

Gather your ingredients.

2

Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat, and add the onion and cook for 4 minutes until softened.

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