Low Salt Savoury Rice
Bright, flavorful, and heart-healthy, this Low Salt Savoury Rice recipe is a delicious way to enjoy a nutrient-packed dish without compromising on taste. Made with vibrant veggies like carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and peas, this dish is lightly spiced with turmeric, cumin, and paprika for a warm, aromatic flavor. It's cooked in low-sodium vegetable stock to keep the sodium content in check while still delivering a satisfying taste. Perfect as a wholesome side dish or a light, standalone meal, this easy recipe comes together in just 40 minutes. Whether you're meal prepping or serving it fresh, this colorful rice dish is a flavorful, low-sodium option everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery stalk, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon ground paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. This helps prevent the rice from becoming sticky.
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the diced red bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
Stir in the ground turmeric, ground cumin, and ground paprika. Cook for 1 minute to release the aromas of the spices.
Add the rinsed rice to the pan and stir well to coat it in the vegetable and spice mixture.
Pour in the low-sodium vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in the frozen peas and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the peas are heated through.
Season with a pinch of black pepper and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy it as a light meal on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
692 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 502 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.0 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1916 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
