5 from 4 votes
One Pot Knockoff Nando's Spicy Peri Peri Rice
This one pot knockoff Nando's spicy peri peri rice is tasty and packs a punch - perfect alongside peri peri chicken, vegan or vegetarian meals, as a side dish with a spicy twist. Peri Peri rice is the perfect side to chicken, fish, lamb, beef, and makes a fabulous addition to wraps, salads, casseroles, burritos and more!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
124 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 onion diced very finely, large
- 1 bell pepper any color, diced fine, large
- 8 oz diced tomatoes drained, canned
- 2 tbsp peri peri sauce Nando's brand spicy
- ½ cup long grain white rice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a large, heavy pan, heat oil until shimmery.
- Add onion and bell pepper, and sautee until soft and lightly browned, about 6 minutes.
- Add canned tomatoes, peri peri sauce, and rice, and stir well.
- Let rice toast with vegetables for about 4 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking or burning.
- Add water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and cover, letting cook until rice is soft and fluffy, about 20 minutes.
- Stir to fluff and top with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
223g
Calories
124kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
27.4g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Sodium
254mg
(11%)
Fiber
2.9g
(12%)
Sugar
5.3g
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 223g | |
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 27.4g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5.3g | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.