portuguese tomato rice (arroz de tomate)

(5 ratings)
Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

Great with chicken, pork or beef.

(5 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For portuguese tomato rice (arroz de tomate)

  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, unsalted
  • 1 lg
    yellow onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 2 lg
    tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 3 c
    chicken broth (or beef)
  • 2 c
    long grain rice, uncooked
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

How To Make portuguese tomato rice (arroz de tomate)

  • 1
    Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook 5 minutes, until soft but not brown.
  • 2
    Add the tomatoes, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • 3
    Add the broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, salt, and pepper, and cover. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook covered until the rice is done, about 20 minutes.
  • 4
    Fluff with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

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