This recipe has approximately 530 calories per serving. Brown rice has 332 calories per 100 gr. Rice is a staple food, which belongs to the group of carbohydrates, which are the main source of energy in the diet. Brown rice has a high fiber content, contains proteins and vitamin B, minerals such as phosphorus and magnesium and has a very low fat content, which is why it is advisable in slimming diets.
Ingredients (4 servings): [19659003] 400 gr. of round brown rice
500 gr. chicken cut without skin or fat
150 gr. of carrots
150 gr. of green peas
1 large tomato red
1 red or green pepper
1 onion
2-3 garlic and fresh parsley
1 liter of chicken stock
2 tablespoons fried tomato
Cherry tomatoes for decoration
Ground black pepper
Vegetable broth
Virgin olive oil
Salt
Preparation:
Peel and cut the carrots into thin slices ( or use baby carrots). Peel and finely chop the onion. Cut the pepper into strips. Peel and slice the garlic. Cut the tomatoes into slices and then into small cubes.
In a paellera or frying pan, add three tablespoons of olive oil, put on the fire and when hot, toss the diced chicken, with a little salt and pepper and fry over medium heat. Then add the pepper, onion and garlic and fry over low heat. When the pepper is soft and the onion is transparent, add the tomato, stirring frequently.
When all the tender vegetables are done, add the rice and stir.
Add the chicken broth (2 and a half cups for each cup) of rice), peas, vegetable broth, two tablespoons of fried tomato, parsley and salt. Go up to medium heat and cook for 20 minutes (it depends on the rice brand, look at instructions and times on the package). Go testing and rectifying of salt (and add water or broth if necessary) until the rice is to taste.
Let stand a few minutes, serve.
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