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Guyanese Spanish Rice

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 670

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tsp vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups basmati rice
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground pepper
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 bouillon cube
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 onion
  • 3 green onions
  • Bunch of parsley
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp ginger powder
  • ½ cup sweet corn

Instructions

  • All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
  • In a large skillet with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • In a small bowl, add the salt, paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, oregano, ground pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Mix together.
  • Rinse the rice a few times in cold water then place in the skillet. Add half the spice mixture and the bouillon cube.
  • Sauté for 2-5 minutes or until the spices all mix in with the rice and become wonderfully aromatic.
  • Add 2 ½ cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Once the water has begun to boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover, and allow to cook for half an hour or until the rice is soft.
  • Wash any excess dirt off of the carrots before finely dicing them. Set aside.
  • Cut the bell peppers in half and remove the stem and seeds before dicing. Set aside.
  • Finely dice the garlic. Peel and dice the onion. Set aside.
  • Go ahead and roughly chop the scallions and parsley. Set aside.
  • In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, ginger powder, and bell peppers. Sauté for several minutes until the onions become transparent.
  • Add the chopped carrots and sweetcorn. Mix briefly then add the other half of the spices and sauté for about 5 minutes or until the carrots have softened.
  • Add the cooked rice to the skillet full of vegetables and mix thoroughly to incorporate everything well. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chopped green onions and parsley. Stir until combined and then remove from heat.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 670kcal | Carbohydrates: 147g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 2312mg | Potassium: 1002mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 15339IU | Vitamin C: 172mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 4mg