Dairy-Free Portuguese Rice
Savor the vibrant flavors of Dairy-Free Portuguese Rice, an irresistible one-pot meal that combines smoky chorizo with aromatic veggies and creamy Arborio rice—all without a drop of dairy. This recipe captures the essence of traditional Portuguese cuisine, showcasing bold ingredients like garlic, red bell pepper, and bay leaves, simmered in savory vegetable broth for a perfectly tender rice dish. Topped with fresh parsley and served alongside zesty lemon wedges, this dish is both comforting and refreshing. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's a hassle-free, gluten-friendly dinner option that’s perfect for weeknight meals or family gatherings. Whether you’re avoiding dairy or simply craving a wholesome, flavorful main, this Portuguese rice recipe is sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 8 ounces Chorizo sausage (dairy-free), sliced
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 Bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1.5 cups Arborio rice
- 3.5 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 cup Parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced chorizo and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove chorizo from the pot and set aside, leaving the oil in the pot.
Add chopped onion and sauté in the same pot until it becomes translucent, about 3 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic and red bell pepper, and sauté for another 2 minutes until the vegetables soften.
Add the bay leaves and tomato paste to the pot, stirring to combine with the vegetables. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the tomato paste darkens slightly.
Add the Arborio rice, stirring to coat the grains in the tomato mixture, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.
Pour in the vegetable broth, and add salt and black pepper. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the browned chorizo slices and chopped parsley.
Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.2 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.6 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 7563 mg | 329% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.7 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 65.0 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 422 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 3750 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
