Cabbage & Tomato Rice

This is a super nutritious dish is tasty, quick and easy to make.

Serves 4

Ingredients

3 cups white cabbage, sliced/shredded
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp tomato puree
Pinch of saffron
Salt & pepper to taste

3 cups rice, washed and drained

Method

1. Cook the washed in 6 cups of water, 1/2 tsp coconut oil (or oil of your choice) with 1 tsp sea salt. Once water has evaporated and rice is al-dente, drain and leave to one side

2. Fry the cabbage in 2 tbsp olive or coconut oil, for 10 minutes until it starts to brown

3. Add the spices to the cabbage and mix

4. Add the tomato puree to the cabbage with 4 tbsp water, turn heat down, cover and cook further for 10 minutes

5. In a clean medium/large saucepan, add 2 tbsp of oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt and a pinch of saffron and start to layer the rice first, then a few tablespoons of the cabbage mix and repeat until all the ingredients have been used up

6. Drizzle 4 tbsp of hot water over the top, cover and steam for 30 minutes until the rice is cooked.

7. Serve with a delicious and nutritious bean or avocado salad for your plant-based protein intake.

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