Printable Recipe Card | Jollof Rice

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Title: Jollof Rice Recipe

Scripture Reflection:
"Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred." – Proverbs 15:17
(Remember: love at the table matters more than abundance on the plate.)

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups long-grain parboiled rice

• 4 medium tomatoes (or 1 can of tomato puree)

• 2 red bell peppers

• 1 medium onion (divided—half for blending, half for sautéing)

• 2–3 cloves garlic

• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock

• 1/4 cup oil

• 1–2 tsp curry powder

• 1 tsp thyme

• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions:

1. Blend tomatoes, peppers, half the onion, and garlic until smooth.

2. Heat oil in a large pot, sauté the other half of the onion until golden.

3. Add the blended mixture, cook down until thick and rich.

4. Stir in curry powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.

5. Add rice and stock, mix well.

6. Cover and let simmer on low heat until rice is tender and flavors are absorbed.

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Serving Suggestion:
Serve with fried plantains, chicken, or vegetables. Share with loved ones—because food tastes better in community.

Encouragement:
"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." – John 13:35