Rice with a Chilean Flair
This vibrant Rice with a Chilean Flair features tender basmati rice topped with a refreshing, marinated vegetable medley. A simple yet flavorful combination of cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, and lemon juice brings a bright, zesty contrast to the savory rice. It pairs wonderfully with curries or serves as a delightful standalone dish.
Simple Tasty Recipes
Ingredients for 6 Servings
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2 cups
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as needed
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1
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to taste
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1
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2 cups
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1/2 cup
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1 cup
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to taste
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to taste
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to taste
Time
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Method
- Clean the basmati rice.
- Cover with plenty of water and boil until done.
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Saute the chopped yellow onion in vegetable oil in the bottom of a deep pot.
- When soft, add the cooked rice and salt, and combine.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer awhile.
- Prepare the vegetable topping by combining the chopped English cucumber, chopped tomatoes, thinly sliced onion, chopped cilantro leaf, lemon juice, salt, and vegetable oil. Let marinate.
- Dish the rice and top with the marinated vegetables.
Notes:
Original author note: This dish is very good with Dal Curry (another recipe I've posted on this board).
Serving info: Total recipe: 1985g · Yields 6 portions · Portion size: 330g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 87 | 289 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 16.3 | 53.8 | 20% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 0.8 | 2.5 | - |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0.7 | 2.2 | 8% |
| Protein (g) | 1.8 | 5.9 | 12% |
| Total fat (g) | 1.7 | 5.6 | 7% |
| ↳ Saturated (g) | 0.2 | 0.8 | 4% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 0.9 | 3.0 | - |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 0.5 | 1.5 | - |
| ↳ Trans (g) | 0 | 0 | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 119 | 392 | 17% |
| Calcium (mg) | 8 | 25 | 2% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.2 | 0.8 | 4% |
| Potassium (mg) | 91 | 300 | 6% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 3 | 10 | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Basmati rice — 360g — Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, unenriched — USDA
- Onion, yellow — 110g — Onions, raw — USDA
- Vegetable oil (frying) — 14g — Oil, vegetable, canola — USDA
- English cucumber — 300g — Cucumber, with peel, raw — USDA
- Tomatoes — 360g — Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average — USDA
- Onion, sliced — 55g — Onions, raw — USDA
- Cilantro — 16g — Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw — USDA
- Lemon juice — 30g — Lemon juice, raw — USDA
- Vegetable oil (topping) — 14g — Oil, vegetable, canola — USDA
- Salt — 6g — Salt, table — USDA
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
Goes Great with
10 mins
