Portuguese Tomato Rice Recipe
This delicious recipe for traditional Portuguese tomato rice as known as Arroz de tomate is an authentic Portuguese and Azorean dish that is sure to become a family favorite. This Portuguese rice recipe is made with a combination of flavorful ingredients such as tomatoes, rice, onions, and spices that come together to give you a traditional Portuguese meal that everyone will love. One of the great things about this Portuguese rice recipe is that it serves everyone including people that are vegetarian and vegan making it a great choice as a hearty meal for every diet.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups diced tomatoes fresh or canned
- 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup green peppers, finely chopped for garnish optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened and translucent, about 4-5 minutes, then stir in the paprika followed by the diced tomatoes, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and bring it to a boil.
- Add the rice, salt, and black pepper, then once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer for 25 minutes until the rice is soft, and tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the tomato rice from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
- Garnish with finely chopped green peppers or fresh parsley, if desired.
- Serve hot and Enjoy your Portuguese tomato rice.
