Spiced Vegetable Dirty Rice
Spiced Vegetable Dirty Rice brings warm chili and cumin notes balanced by sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and earthy black beans, with a subtle hint of cinnamon. Fluffy grains are studded with crunchy toasted pine nuts and brightened by lime, red onion, and cilantro, making it vibrant and satisfying. Serve it for a weeknight dinner or as a flavorful side at casual gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Vegetable Dirty Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 84
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
In a heavy saucepan, warm 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and the chopped onions; cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Stir in the bell pepper, chili powder, ground annatto, chili flakes, cumin, and cinnamon. Cook for 2 minutes.
- 2
Add the rice to the saucepan and stir to coat. Pour in the water and 1 teaspoon salt, then bring the rice to a boil over high heat. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Simmer the rice for 25 minutes.
- 3
Once the rice is done, stir in tomatoes, corn, black beans, and pine nuts. Mix in salt, pepper, and lime juice. When heated through, spoon onto plates and top with the sliced red onion and cilantro. Serve a wedge or two of lime with each plate to squeeze over the rice.
- Calories 548.53 kcal High 27%
- Protein 11.63 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 100.17 g 36%
- Total Fat 13.11 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.41 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.57 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 120.68 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 9.68 g Good Source 35%
- Total Sugars 12.65 g --
- Added Sugars 4.76 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 83.66 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 4.99 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 610.05 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 74.17 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 16.39 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spiced Vegetable Dirty Rice is made with 21 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Achiote, Black Beans, Black Pepper, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 548.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Vegetable Dirty Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Achiote, Black Beans, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Vegetable Dirty Rice?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 548.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Vegetable Dirty Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Spiced Vegetable Dirty Rice healthy?
- Spiced Vegetable Dirty Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 548.53 calories and 11.63 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 120.68 mg (5% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.41 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.76 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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