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!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. This helps prevent the rice from becoming sticky.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 5

Add the diced red bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the ground turmeric, ground cumin, and ground paprika. Cook for 1 minute to release the aromas of the spices.

Step 7

Add the rinsed rice to the pan and stir well to coat it in the vegetable and spice mixture.

Step 8

Pour in the low-sodium vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

Stir in the frozen peas and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the peas are heated through.

Step 11

Season with a pinch of black pepper and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 12

Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy it as a light meal on its own.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1350.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	692.0

Total Fat 16.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 501.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 27.0g
Protein 19.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 259.0mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 1916.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.7%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 67.0%