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Jollof Rice
This jollof rice is a hearty and filling one pot meal that is packed full of flavor. Easy and quick to make and naturally gluten-free.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 310 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
African
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 pound sirloin steak cut into small chunks
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cups long-grain white rice rinsed
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon curry powder optional
- 3 roma tomatoes diced
- 1 red or green bell pepper diced, optional
- 2-3 bay leaves optional
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season the steak with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook until browned on the outside, about 5 minutes, stirring a couple times. Remove the steak and set aside.
- In the same pot used to cook the steak, add the onions with the remaining olive oil and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the rice on top of the cooked onions along with tomato paste, remaining salt and pepper, thyme, ginger and crushed red pepper; stir to combine until the rice is red in color and lightly toasted.
- Add the diced tomatoes and green pepper along with the bay leaves on top of the rice. Return the cooked steak to the pot along with the water.
- Mix all the ingredients together, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 15 minutes, until rice is fully cooked. Remove from heat and allow the steam to continue cooking the rice for 5-10 more minutes.
- Fluff the rice, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
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Notes
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
310kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
643mg
(27%)
Potassium
564mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
620IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 643mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 564mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 620IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.