Quick and Easy Savoury Rice with Poached Eggs

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Cooking oil (for sautéing)
• 1 Onion (finely chopped)
• 1 cup Bell peppers (mixed colors (red, green, yellow), diced)
• 1 cup Mixed vegetables (frozen peas, carrots, and corn)
• 2 cup White rice (cooked)
• 1 tbsp Savoury rice seasoning (or spice for rice)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• 4 Eggs (large)
• 0.25 cup Water (for cooking the eggs)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onions and diced bell peppers to the pan and sauté until the onions are translucent and the peppers begin to soften.

3. 3

   Stir in the mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, and corn) and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.

4. 4

   Add the cooked white rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spoon.

5. 5

   Season the rice with savoury rice spice, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together thoroughly until the rice is evenly coated and heated through.

6. 6

   In a separate non-stick frying pan, add about a quarter cup of water and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

7. 7

   Carefully crack the eggs into the simmering water. Cover the pan with a lid and let the eggs steam-cook until the whites are set but the yolks remain soft.

8. 8

   Portion the savoury rice into bowls and top each serving with a water-cooked egg.

Notes

The author mentions that because the rice already contains oil, cooking the eggs in water (steam-poaching in a pan) is a healthier way to complete the meal. Adding avocado on the side is highly recommended for a complete meal.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• savoury rice
• eggs
• healthy
• quick-meal
• South African