4.7 from 9 votes
Cinnamon Spiced Jollof Rice
This Cinnamon Spiced Jollof Rice recipe is a delicious twist on a traditional West African Christmas dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
293 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
African
Ingredients
- 1.1 Liter vegetable stock 4.6 cups
- 1 tsp Garlic puree
- 4 tbsp tomato puree or to taste
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- salt
- black pepper
- 600 grams basmati rice rinsed and drained, 1.3 lb
- 1 carrot peeled and cut into small cubes, large
- 1 red pepper deseeded and chopped
- 2 spring onions sliced, large, aka scallions
Instructions
- Mix together vegetables stock, tomato purée, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt and black pepper till combined.
- Add the rice, carrot, pepper and spring onions into the pot, and stir in the spiced tomato mixture.
- Bring to a boil, mix, and then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 25-30 until the rice grains are cooked through.
- Mix when done, serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Tips:
- Weight Watchers Points:
- There are 5 Freestyle Points in a serving of Cinnamon Spiced Jollof Rice.
- If you like a little heat, add in some scotch bonnet or red chilli flakes.
- Peas and sweetcorn are also great vegetables to add to Jollof Rice.
- Try topping with a sprinkle of toasted nuts for a delicious flavour and texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
293kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Sodium
562mg
(23%)
Potassium
177mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2075IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
20.5mg
(23%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Sodium | 562mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2075IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 20.5mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.