Spiced Tomato Rice with Bell Pepper

• Preparation Time: 25 Minutes
• Total Calories : 850kcal

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of rice
• 3 medium tomatoes
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1 inch piece of ginger
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Blender
• Stove Top
• Pressure Cooker

Instructions:

• Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
• In a blender, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and ginger. Blend until smooth to create a puree.
• Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Add the tomato puree and cook for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
• Add salt and stir well. Then, add the rinsed rice to the cooker and stir to coat the rice with the tomato mixture.
• Pour in 4 cups of water and stir. Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
• While the rice cooks, chop the bell pepper into small pieces.
• Once the rice is done, carefully release the pressure and open the lid. Fluff the rice with a fork and mix in the chopped bell pepper.
• Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 850kcal
• Carbs: 130g
• Proteins: 20g
• Fats: 14g