Portuguese rice Recipe

Name: Portuguese rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil (for sauteing); 1 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 2 tsp minced garlic; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper, or flakes; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 cup petite diced tomatoes (14.5 oz can); 2 1/4 cup water; 2 tbsp fresh or dried parsley; 2 tbsp fresh or dried cilantro; 1 1/2 cup white long grain rice

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil (for sauteing)
1 1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper, or flakes
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cup petite diced tomatoes (14.5 oz can)
2 1/4 cup water
2 tbsp fresh or dried parsley
2 tbsp fresh or dried cilantro
1 1/2 cup white long grain rice

1
In a 4-quart medium pan heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion, cook about 4 minutes or until soft.
3
Add garlic, salt, red pepper, & bay leaf; cook 1 min
4
Add tomatoes, cook 2 minutes then add water, parsley, and cilantro.
5
Bring back to a boil then add rice.
6
Boil, stir, cover pot and reduce heat.
7
Cook 20 min then let set for 5 minutes and fluff with fork and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil (for sauteing), 1 1/2 cup onion, chopped, 2 tsp minced garlic, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and more.

Yes, Portuguese rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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