Rice with tuna and peas

HOW TO MAKE RICE WITH TUNA AND PEAS

Step 1: Shred the tuna with a fork and set aside.

Step 2: In saucepan, add the olive oil, chopped onion, peas, the peeled tomato cut into small chunks and the sweet red pepper paste. Cook on a low heat until the tomato start to break down. Add the rice, season with a little salt and stir. Pour the water (twice the rice volume) and boil over medium-high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to low heat and cook for about 10 minutes.

Step 3: When the rice is almost cooked, add the tuna, mix and cook for more 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat, sprinkle with dried coriander leaves and serve immediately.

Rice with tuna and peas

On days when time is short and you need to quickly prepare a nutritious and tasty meal, this rice recipe with tuna and peas is the perfect solution to success. Try it!!

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Category:Fish, Main dishes, Quick & easy, Recipes, Rice
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 2
Prep Time:5 m
Cook Time:30 m
Total Time:35 m
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Ingredients
• 200 grams (7 ounces) canned tuna
• 125 grams (2/3 cup) rice
• 1 medium onion
• 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
• 1 medium ripe tomato
• 150 grams (1 cup) peas
• 1/2 tablespoon sweet red pepper paste
• Dried coriander leaves (to taste)
• Salt (to taste)
Directions
1. Shred the tuna with a fork and set aside.
2. In saucepan, add the olive oil, chopped onion, peas, the peeled tomato cut into small chunks and the sweet red pepper paste. Cook on a low heat until the tomato start to break down, stirring occasionally. Add the rice, season with a little salt and stir. Pour the water (twice the rice volume) and boil over medium-high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to low heat and cook for about 10 minutes.
3. When the rice is almost cooked, add the tuna, mix and cook for more 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat, sprinkle with dried coriander leaves and serve immediately.
Rice with tuna and peas
Nutrition facts
Serves 2
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 715
Total Fat 33 g(42%)
Saturated Fat 5 g(26%)
Cholesterol 31 mg(10%)
Sodium 171 mg(7%)
Total Carbohydrate 68.5 g(25%)
Protein 36.5 g