Portuguese Rice
Transform your dinner table with the vibrant and comforting flavors of Portuguese Rice! This easy-to-make dish features tender long-grain white rice simmered in a savory blend of chicken broth, tomato paste, and sweet peeled tomatoes, enhanced by the aromatic duo of garlic and bay leaves. Sautéed onions create a rich foundation, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness to every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes and perfect for six servings, Portuguese Rice shines as a flavorful side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or seafood. With its satisfying texture and bold, Mediterranean-inspired taste, this recipe is destined to become a family favorite. Embrace the simplicity and wholesomeness of Portuguese cuisine in your own kitchen! Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped Yellow onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 Bay leaves
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 2 cups Long-grain white rice
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
- 1 cup, chopped Peeled tomatoes
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the onions are translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Mix in the tomato paste and chopped peeled tomatoes, cooking for about 2-3 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Add the bay leaves and pour in the chicken broth, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
Bring the liquid to a boil, then stir in the rice, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and has absorbed all the liquid.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit covered for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Fluff the rice with a fork, remove the bay leaves, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish with grilled meat or seafood.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.0 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 861 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 311 mg | 7% | |
*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.
