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Portuguese Style Rice

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Minimal effort – max flavour!

35 mins
11 ingredients
$0.60 / person
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Portuguese Style Rice

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 chicken stock cube
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • ½ cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 capsicum, diced

It’s this easy

  1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat,
  2. Once warm, fry minced garlic and onion, stirring occasionally until the onion softens
  3. Add spices, and stir until combined
  4. Add water, rice and chicken stock, and bring to boil
  5. Once boiled, turn the heat to low and add vegetables.
  6. Let simmer with lid on, for 20-30 minutes until the rice has absorbed all the liquid, stirring occasionally.
  7. Once completely cooked, serve with meat marinated in our Smokey Spice Rub, and a Side of Greens.

Tweaks

  • Add any extra veggies you have on hand – zucchini, beans, or mushrooms.
  • This recipe freezes well! Double the batch, and freeze half for another time.

Notes

Nutrition information (per serve):

  • Energy (1118kJ)
  • Protein (7.5g)
  • Total Fat (3.5g)
  • Saturated Fat (0.6g)
  • Carbohydrate (48g), (Starch (43g), Sugars (4.9g), Added sugars (0g), Free Sugars (0g))
  • Dietary Fibre (5.3g)
  • Sodium (38.5mg)
  • Calcium (27.2mg)
  • Iron (2mg)

Allergies

Contains: FODMAPs.

Why is this good?

Be Healthier

Sweet corn is a good source of potassium which can help to lower blood pressure and improved heart health.

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Be Healthier

Brown rice is a whole grain which helps lower blood sugar levels and decrease risk of type 2 diabetes.

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Healthy Gut

Brown rice is a good source of fibre which is essential for a healthy bowel function.

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Feel Fuller for Longer

Compared to white rice, brown rice has a lower GI which helps to prolong digestion due to their slow break down and may help with satiety (feeling full).

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Be Healthier

Peas are high in fibre and can help reduce the risk of Heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

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Healthy Gut

As a good source of fibre, green peas promotes a regular bowel habit and keep gut bacteria healthy.

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