Low Fat Portuguese Rice
Delight in the vibrant flavors of Low Fat Portuguese Rice, a wholesome, comforting dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious! Featuring a medley of fresh vegetables—red and green bell peppers, ripe tomatoes, garlic, and onion—this recipe is simmered to perfection with fragrant long-grain white rice in a light, flavorful broth infused with paprika and a hint of bay leaf. It’s a simple, low-fat dish that comes together in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Garnished with fresh parsley for an herby finish, this colorful rice dish serves beautifully as a healthy side or a satisfying light main course. Bring a taste of Portugal to your table with this easy-to-make recipe that keeps flavor and nutrition in perfect harmony! Keywords: low-fat Portuguese rice, healthy rice recipe, quick rice dish, vegetable rice, easy Portuguese recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 whole medium onion
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 1 whole red bell pepper
- 1 whole green bell pepper
- 2 whole ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
Cut the red and green bell peppers into strips. Chop the tomatoes into small chunks.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the bell pepper strips and tomatoes to the pan. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the uncooked rice, combining it well with the vegetables.
Pour in the low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, add the bay leaf, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and let it simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
Once cooked, remove the pan from heat and discard the bay leaf.
Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1069 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.0 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1495 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.4 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.4 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1786 mg | 38% | |
*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.
