Vegetarian Arroz de Juane

Give your taste buds a vibrant tour of Peruvian jungle flavors with this Vegetarian Arroz de Juane! Inspired by the traditional Amazonian dish, this plant-based version swaps meat for a hearty blend of fresh vegetables and sweet bananas, all infused with aromatic turmeric and cumin. Wrapped in fragrant banana leaves and baked to perfection, the parcels of long-grain white rice are tender, flavorful, and unique in presentation. Perfect for a family dinner or special occasion, this recipe is both eye-catching and satisfying. Easy to make, with just 20 minutes of prep, it’s a wholesome vegetarian delight that celebrates South American cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup white onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 medium eggplant
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 bananas
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 6 leaves banana leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then add it to the onion mixture, stirring well.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth along with turmeric and cumin, stir in salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer.

Step 5

Chop the eggplant and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pot.

Step 6

Mix in the frozen peas and sliced bananas, and stir to combine.

Step 7

Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.

Step 8

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 9

Place a banana leaf on a flat surface and add approximately 1 cup of the vegetable rice mixture into the center.

Step 10

Fold the leaf around the rice to form a wrapped parcel, securing with kitchen twine if necessary.

Step 11

Repeat with the remaining rice and banana leaves.

Step 12

Place the wrapped rice parcels on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let stand for a few minutes.

Step 14

Serve garnished with freshly chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3140.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1853.6

Total Fat 54.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5214.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 305.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.8g	0%
Total Sugars 80.6g
Protein 48.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 358.8mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 4875.3mg	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: 25.8%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 64.1%