Portuguese Tomato Rice

Portuguese Tomato Rice, also known as ‘Arroz de Tomate’, is a popular dish in Portugal and is often served as a side dish or as a main course with grilled meats or fish.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Portuguese Tomato Rice

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Portuguese Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 4 ripe Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 cup Long-grain rice
• 2 cup Water
• 1 dried Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 chopped Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent.
2. Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste to the saucepan, and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes, until the tomatoes start to break down.
3. Add the rice, water, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir well and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the rice simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice rest for 5 minutes.
6. Fluff the rice with a fork, remove the bay leaf, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 36g12%

Sugars 5g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.