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Mixed Veggies Jollof Rice

Chichi Uguru
This jollof rice recipe is not only pleasing to the eyes but also to the palate. A Blend of flavors your taste buds would remember for a long time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Nigerian
Servings 15
Calories 475kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Basmati Rice (washed properly and drained.)
  • 9 oz /255g tomato paste
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • ½ large green pepper (chopped)
  • 1 large red bell peppers (chopped)
  • 1 habenero pepper (chopped)
  • 1 cup frozen green peas (thawed)
  • 2 cups mixed veggies (thawed)
  • 1 cup of cooking oil
  • Salt/ bouillon to taste
  • 1 Tbsp parsley flakes
  • ½ Tbsp oregano
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • ½ Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp crushed garlic
  • 1 finger of ginger grater or 1 Tbsp ginger powder (optional)
  • 8 cups of liquid. (chicken stock or a mix of chicken stock and hot water.) 
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C / gas mark 4

Prepare sauce:

  • Heat up cooking oil and sauté onions and crushed garlic till fragrant.
  • Spoon in the tomato paste as is and stir and add in all spices and herbs listed continue to stir and allow to the paste to cook till it looks dry but not burnt. Takes about a minute.,( please stir continuously to prevent burning. )
  • Turn off heat then add chopped green bell peppers
  • Pour half of the liquid ( chicken stock or a mix of chicken stock and water.)

The Mix

  • Transfer drained rice to a roast pan or a disposable aluminum steam pan and mix in the sauce.
  • Add the other half of the chicken stock and stir. See recipe notes 1
  • Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
  • Add the green peas, and mixed veggies cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Put in the oven and allow to cook for 50 mins to 1hr. By this time all the liquid should have been absorbed and rice fully cooked but not mushy.
  • Allow to rest in the oven for about 2 mins
  • Bring out from oven fluff the rice out and serve immediately.

Notes

  • The size of the pan used determines the level of liquid above the rice before baking the rice if you use a large pan the liquid may just rest at the level of the rice. If you use a small pan the liquid may rice up to 1 inch or more above the level of the rice
  • Leftover can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Not sure you will have any though but what I am sure of is your family and friends will definitely go for a seconds
 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mixed Veggies Jollof Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.