Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 8 of 10 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | 1 cup cooked (158g) white | 206 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Pea | 1/2 cup (72g) | 62 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Pumpkin | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 small pumpkin
- 2 cups uncooked rice 450g
- 1 tblsp Vegetable Oil or margarine 15ml
- 1/2 Sweet Pepper (chopped small)
- 1 small tin green peas (5-1/4 ozs)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 medium sized tomato (chopped fine)
- 1 tsp salt 5ml
- 3-4 cups water for cooking rice 750-1000ml
Directions
Wash then boil pumpkin in water (just sufficient to cover pumpkin) for about 15-20 minutes. Test with fork for doneness.
Cut up or dice pumpkin about 1/2" size. Use water for cooking rice.
Heat pot. Add fat, fry rice, stirring frequently.
Add salted water. Let vegetables steam, on top of rice, pumpkin, tomato, onion and green peas.
Cook another 10-20 minutes or until rice is tender and dried. Stir in vegetables. Serves well with any meat dish.
Category:Belizean Recipes
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