Pepper Rice Instant Lunch Box Recipe
A vibrant and flavorful pepper rice recipe perfect for packing in a lunch box, blending the crunch of peppers with the comfort of rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add diced bell peppers and cook until they start to soften.
- Add cumin and smoked paprika; stir well.
- Add rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the rice with oil and mix with the vegetables.
- Add water to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and fluffy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot in a lunch box, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
This recipe is easy to customize with your favorite spices and vegetables, making it a versatile option for lunch boxes. It’s also a great way to use up leftover rice.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0
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