Jollof Rice

Jollof Rice

Popular and spicy West African chicken and rice dish.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • ½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • ½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped into 1 to 2 inch pieces
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

Step 1
Pour oil into large saucepan. Cook onion in oil over medium-low heat until translucent.

Step 2
Stir in stewed tomatoes and tomato paste, and season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce and rosemary. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, stir in water, and add chicken pieces. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 3
Stir in rice, carrots, and green beans, and season with nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer until the chicken is fork-tender and the rice is cooked, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

332
Calories
13g
Fat
34g
Carbs
20g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 332
% Daily Value *
Total Fat13g 17%
Saturated Fat3g 17%
Cholesterol46mg 15%
Sodium713mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate34g 12%
Dietary Fiber4g 13%
Total Sugars7g
Protein20g
Vitamin C17mg 86%
Calcium77mg 6%
Iron4mg 22%
Potassium589mg 13%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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