Traditional Jollof Rice
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A West African rice dish colored and flavored with tomato sauce, peppers, onions, and aromatic spices like smoked paprika. Topped with mixed vegetables, it's a hearty, flavorful bowl meal.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 tablespoon (15ml) cooking oil ((sunflower, canola, and avocado oil work well))
- 1 large red onion, (finely chopped)
- 1 bell pepper, (diced (optional))
- 3 cloves garlic, (minced (see notes on spices))
- 1 1-inch knob ginger, (grated (add more if desired))
- 1 tablespoon (2g) minced fresh thyme ((1 teaspoon or 1 gram dried))
- 2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon (9g) smoked paprika
- 3 cups (600g) basmati rice ((rinsed and drained))
- 1 whole habanero pepper ((optional))
- 1 tablespoon (10g) bouillon powder ((beef, chicken, and vegetable bouillon are all good))
- 1 teaspoon (6g) salt
- ½ teaspoon (1-2g) black pepper ((optional))
- 4 cups (945ml) water ((or replace the bouillon and water with beef or chicken broth))
- 1 cup (135-150g) frozen mixed vegetables
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 60M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 45m
- Sodium
- 1511mg
- Total sugar
- 7g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 610mg
- Calcium
- 46mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 1511MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.