One-pan spicy traffic light rice

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This colourful rice is quick and easy to make and is tasty and spicy.
It is cooked in one pan so there is little washing up!

One Pan Spicy Traffic Light Rice

Equipment

  • Weighing scales

  • Kettle

  • Measuring jug

  • Wooden spoon

  • Chopping board

  • Knife

  • Can opener

  • Sieve

  • Measuring spoons

  • Saucepan

Method

  • Step 1

    Measure 700ml of boiling water into the measuring jug. Crumble in the stock cube and stir until dissolved.

  • Step 2

    Wash the pepper. Cut the pepper in half and remove the seeds and white pith. Cut into 1cm squares.

  • Step 3

    Open the can and drain the sweetcorn in a sieve.

  • Step 4

    Peel and finely chop the onion.

  • Step 5

    Heat the oil in a medium saucepan on a medium heat.

  • Step 6

    Add the onion and pepper and fry gently for 3 minutes.

  • Step 7

    Add the rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring all the time.

  • Step 8

    Add the sweetcorn, peas, turmeric and cumin.

  • Step 9

    Add the stock and stir. Bring to the boil and simmer for 3 minutes.

  • Step 10

    Put the lid on the saucepan, remove from the heat and leave to stand for 20 minutes. Do not remove the lid during the standing time.

  • Step 11

    Add black pepper to taste (if using) and stir well before serving.

Ingredients

Makes:
Serves 4
700ml
boiling water
1
vegetable stock cube
1
red pepper
200g can
sweetcorn in water
1
medium onion
2 x 15ml spoons
cooking oil
350g
easy-cook long grain rice
100g
frozen peas
1/2 x 5ml spoon
turmeric
1/2 x 5ml spoon
cumin
black pepper (optional)

Prepare now, eat later

Cooked rice must always be chilled quickly if it is not to be eaten immediately. Refrigerate and use within one day. It can then be served cold as a salad.

It is not advisable to reheat cooked rice.

Something to try next time

To make this lightly spiced rice dish into a simple yet satisfying vegetarian meal, try adding a drained can of chickpeas at step 8 to provide valuable protein.

To make this rice extra spicy, add another 1/2 x 5ml spoon cumin and 1/2 x 5ml spoon turmeric.

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