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Serbian Rice and Meat

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Serbian

Description

Serbian Rice and Meat is a flavorful dish made with tender chicken, aromatic basmati rice, sweet peas, and bell peppers, all simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce with a hint of paprika and garlic.


Ingredients

Units Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 160 g basmati rice
  • 250 g tomato passata (or strained tomatoes)
  • 100 g peas
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 450 ml vegetable broth
  • 350 g chicken breast fillet

Seasonings:

  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or hot paprika
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 onion

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Chop the onion, bell peppers, and chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic.
  2. Cook Chicken: In a large pot, cook the chicken until browned.
  3. Add Vegetables: Add the onion, peppers, and garlic. Cook until softened.
  4. Simmer: Stir in the rice, peas, tomato passata, vegetable broth, and seasonings. Simmer until the rice is cooked.
  5. Serve: Enjoy your Serbian Rice and Meat hot.

Notes

  • You can customize this dish by adding other vegetables like carrots or zucchini.
  • For a spicier version, increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add hot sauce.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg