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Rice pilaf with grilled veggies and merguez

An everyday dish for 2, ready in 40 minutes, around $1.47 a serving. People actually plan it with Popotam, and it's in season in October.

40mintotal
≈ $1.47a serving
855kcalper serving
27gof protein
In season in OctoberFreezes well
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Step-by-step recipe

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  1. Chop the onions

    Peel the onions and cut them into small cubes. Set them aside in a bowl.

  2. Grill the merguez

    In the skillet over medium heat, cook the merguez for 5 min, turning them often. Take them out and slice them into rounds. Set aside.

  3. Cook the onions and tomato paste

    In the same skillet, add a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the onions for 3 min over medium heat. Add the tomato paste and stir for 1 min.

  4. Add the chopped veggies

    Peel and cut the eggplant, zucchini and bell peppers into 2 cm cubes. Add them to the skillet with the onions. Cook for 5 min over high heat, stirring.

    Tip · For nicely charred veggies without too much oil, cook them over high heat, uncovered. Add a splash of water if they stick.

  5. Cook the rice

    In the saucepan, bring 20 cl of water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Add the basmati rice, cover and let it cook over low heat for 12 min. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 min.

  6. Grill the rest of the veggies

    In the skillet, add a little olive oil if needed. Grill the remaining veggies for 5 min over high heat until they're tender and lightly browned.

  7. Mix it all

    In the skillet, add the sliced merguez, the grilled veggies and the drained rice. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.

    Tip · If the rice is too dry, add 2 cl of hot water and stir before serving.

  8. Let it rest

    Cover the skillet and let it rest for 5 min so the flavors blend.

And there you go, it's readyCheck off every step to celebrate.

The questions you're asking

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How many calories in a serving?

One serving has about 855 kcal. 32% comes from carbs, 12% from protein and 51% from fat.

68 gCarbs
27 gProtein
49 gFat
Per serving (the dish for 2, divided by 2)
Energy855 kcal
Protein26.6 g
Carbs68.2 g
of which sugars20.6 g
Fat48.7 g
of which saturated fat1.4 g
Fiber19.3 g
Salt0.1 g

Worked out ingredient by ingredient with the ANSES Ciqual 2025 table, never written by an AI. It's an estimate: veggie sizes and brands make the numbers vary.

How much does it cost?

About $1.47 a serving, adding up the average prices of the ingredients you need to buy.

≈ $2.94for 2 people
≈ $1.47a serving

Pantry salt, oil and spices aren't counted. Your store and your brands will move the total, but the ballpark is right.

How long does it keep?

2 days in the fridge, in a closed container, once cooled within two hours. After that, into the freezer it goes.

2 daysin the fridge
Yesin the freezer, thaw it in the fridge the day before

Times Popotam uses for meal prep, based on ANSES guidance, rounded down. The details: how long cooked dishes keep.

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