Arroz Rojo

Name: Arroz Rojo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain white rice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced; 1/2 pepper red bell pepper, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 can tomato sauce (8 oz can); 3 cups chicken broth; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Fragrant tomato-based rice with sautéed vegetables. An essential Cuban staple that pairs with almost every main dish.

35 minEasyServes 6180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups long-grain white rice
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
1/2 pepper red bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 can tomato sauce (8 oz can)
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1/2 medium diced yellow onion and 1/2 pepper diced red bell pepper, sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
3

Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4

Add 2 cups long-grain white rice and stir, toasting it for 2 minutes.
5

Pour in 1/2 can tomato sauce (8 oz can) and stir well, coating the rice.
6

Add 3 cups chicken broth, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir and bring to a boil.
7

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
8

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Arroz Rojo?

As written, 35 minutes: 10 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 7 (20 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed."

How do I know when Arroz Rojo is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 7: cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

How many calories are in Arroz Rojo?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 180 calories, with 3 g protein, 37 g carbohydrate and 3 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 480 mg sodium.

How long does Arroz Rojo keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Arroz Rojo within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

Can I halve or double Arroz Rojo?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Halved, the rice drops from 2 cups to 1 cup; doubled, it is 4 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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