🍤 Mediterranean Fiesta Rice Pot
Inspired by the bold flavours of Spanish paella, this healthy one-pot wonder is loaded with juicy prawns, chorizo, and veggies - the perfect midweek meal that feels like a holiday on a plate.
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Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Healthy, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Nut-Free
4 mins
20 mins
Easy
4
Sugars
8g
Kcal
398
Fibre
3g
Fat
8g
Protein
17g
Saturates
2g
Salt
0.97g
Carbs
63g
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Cooking time:
Prep time:
4 mins
Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Healthy, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Nut-Free
Difficulty:
Serves:
20 mins
Easy
4
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Sugars
8g
Fibre
3g
Protein
17g
Salt
0.97g
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Prep time:
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Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Healthy, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Nut-Free
4 mins
20 mins
Easy
4
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Ingredients:
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced
• 1 green pepper, deseeded and sliced
• 50g chorizo, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 250g easy-cook basmati rice
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 200g raw, peeled prawns (defrosted if frozen)
Instructions:
1. Boil the kettle. In a non-stick frying or shallow pan with a lid, fry the onion, peppers, chorizo, and garlic in the oil over a high heat for 3 minutes.
2. Stir in the rice and chopped tomatoes with spoonfuls boiling water. Cook, then cover on a high heat for 20 minutes.
3. Uncover, stir, and loosen the rice – the rice should be almost tender. After a few minutes, with a splash more water if the rice is looking dry, then cook for another minute until the prawns are just pink and the rice is tender.
Healthy Swaps & Tips:
• Swap chorizo for turkey or veggie sausage to reduce saturated fat
• Use brown basmati rice for added fibre
• Add frozen peas or spinach for extra greens
• Top with chopped parsley and lemon zest for freshness
Storage & Meal Prep:
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
• Not suitable for freezing due to prawns
• Great as a make-ahead lunch – reheat until piping hot
Ideal For:
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
• Not suitable for freezing due to prawns
• Great as a make-ahead lunch – reheat until piping hot00000