Brazilian recipe
Colourful Rice with Carrots, Corn and Peas (Arroz colorido com cenoura, milho e ervilhas)
Whip up this vibrant, veggie-packed rice dish with a sweet twist of tropical fruit. It's a wholesome, efficient, and perfect meal for any day of the week.
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Ingredients
30 ml margarine
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, grated
1 tin of corn
1 tin of peas
1 tin of mixed vegetables
240 ml green beans, sliced and pre-cooked
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
2 chicken stock cubes
1.2 l cooked rice
60 g grated parmesan cheese
1/2 mango, cubed
1 apple, cubed
3 pineapple slices, chopped
Prawns to taste (optional)
Salt to taste
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, grated
1 tin of corn
1 tin of peas
1 tin of mixed vegetables
240 ml green beans, sliced and pre-cooked
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
2 chicken stock cubes
1.2 l cooked rice
60 g grated parmesan cheese
1/2 mango, cubed
1 apple, cubed
3 pineapple slices, chopped
Prawns to taste (optional)
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients at local supermarkets such as Countdown, New World, or Pak'nSave. Fresh produce is available in the fruit and vegetable aisle, while tinned goods are found in the pantry staples section. For substitutions, fresh green beans can be swapped for frozen ones, and seasonal stone fruit can replace pineapple if preferred.
Preparation method
- Heat the margarine in a large pan and sauté the chopped onion over medium heat until slightly translucent.
- Add the prawns, carrot, green beans, bell peppers, corn, mixed vegetables, peas, and chicken stock cubes, stirring well and adjusting the salt to taste.
- In a large heat-proof dish, combine the cooked rice, chopped fruit, and the sautéed vegetable mixture, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the entire surface of the rice in the dish.
- Finish by garnishing the dish with fresh parsley or coriander leaves before serving at the table.
Observations
This colourful rice is an excellent way to use up leftover cooked rice and transform it into a unique, satisfying dish. The combination of sautéed vegetables with the fresh notes of mango, apple, and pineapple creates an irresistible sweet and savoury flavour that the whole family will enjoy. If you prefer a heartier, protein-rich version, simply add some grilled prawns while sautéing the vegetables.
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