Spicy Quinoa or Rice (Pinch of Nom quick and easy)

A brightly coloured rice dish packed with crunchy vegetables, perfect as a side dish for many meals. Add a bit more chili for an extra kick!

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Spray a large frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, peppers, cumin, chilli powder, turmeric and paprika. Cook until the onions start to brown slightly.

Step 3

Add the Quinoa or rice to the onions and peppers and stir to mix well.

Step 4

Pour in the hot stock, then add the chicken (or veg) stock pot and stir. Bring to the boil then cover with a lid and cook according to the packet instructions.

Step 5

Stir during cooking to prevent the rice sticking to the pan.

Step 6

Around 4 or 5 minutes before the end of cooking, stir in the peas and replace the lid.

Step 7

When all the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked, stir and serve with an accompaniment of your choice.