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!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 124kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large onion diced very finely
- 1 large bell pepper any color, diced fine
- 8 oz can diced tomatoes drained
- 2 tbsp nando's spicy peri peri sauce
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 223g | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 254mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 5.3g