Nando's Style Spicy Vegetable Rice (Easy Recipe!) - Nandos Spicy Rice at home

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa adds protein and fiber.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini provides similar texture with fewer calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock enhances flavor without added cost.

Heat 3 tbs olive oil in a large skillet.

Add 1 small finely chopped onion and sauté for a minute.

Stir in 3-4 finely chopped garlic cloves and salt to taste; sauté until golden brown.

Add 1 small carrot, 1/4 cup frozen sweetcorn, 1/4 cup mixed capsicum peppers, and 1/4 cup frozen peas; mix well.

Incorporate 1/2 cup tinned chopped or grated tomatoes and 1 tbs tomato puree; mix well.

Add 1-2 green chilies, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric, and 1/2 tsp chili flakes; mix well.

Add 1 tsp cajun seasoning and 2-3 spring onions; mix well.

Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add 2 cups of washed and soaked basmati rice and gently mix into the mixture.

Pour in 3 & 1/2 cups hot water and squeeze in fresh lemon juice; stir gently and bring to a boil.

Reduce flame to low when it starts to boil, then cover and cook until liquid has been absorbed, gently turning the rice halfway through cooking after about 12 minutes.

Cover with a kitchen towel or damp cloth, then cover and cook until liquid has fully absorbed.

Garnish with fresh coriander and lemon slices before serving.

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