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Brown Rice Jollof

Name: Brown Rice Jollof
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: nigerian-general
Ingredients: 500 g Brown rice; 400 g Tomatoes; 150 g Bell pepper (tatashe); 20 g Scotch bonnet pepper; 150 g Onions; 60 ml Olive oil; 50 g Tomato paste; 600 ml Chicken stock; 3 g Thyme; 2 pcs Bay leaves; 2 pcs Seasoning cubes

A diabetes-friendly jollof made with brown rice for more fibre and a lower glycemic impact. All the flavour, better nutrition.

Total Time

1 hr 35 min

Prep

25 min

Cook

70 min

Servings

Cuisine

Nigerian General

380kcal

Calories

Protein

64g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Fiber

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How to Make It

1
Blend and reduce tomato base. Fry in olive oil with onions until cooked.
2
Add stock, seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
3
Add washed brown rice. Cover tightly and cook on low heat 45-50 minutes.
Tip: Brown rice takes longer than white — be patient and do not uncover.
4
Let rest 10 minutes. Fluff and serve with grilled chicken or fish.

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