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Vegetarian Jollof Rice

Vegetarian Jollof Rice Recipe

A very tasty and healthy rice dish. It is a great one-dish meal.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine African
Calories 361.9 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 10 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes (or use fresh)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • 1 lb brown rice
  • 4 cups vegetarian broth
  • 1 cup frozen green pea
  • cilantro (optional) or parsley (to garnish) (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Make broth if using bouillion. (Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add bouillon and stir).
  • Simmer the onions, peppers, garlic and mushrooms in 1/2 cup of the broth to soften.
  • Stir in the carrots, tomatoes, spices, rice and remaining broth; bring to a boil and simmer 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  • Just before serving, adjust the seasonings if needed, stir in the green peas and garnish with cilantro or parsley.

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Nutrition

Serving: 253gCalories: 361.9kcalCarbohydrates: 75.5gProtein: 10.6gFat: 2.9gSaturated Fat: 0.6gSodium: 96.7mgFiber: 7.2gSugar: 9g
Keyword < 60 Mins, African, One-Dish Meal, Vegetable
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