Tomato rice (Arroz de tomate)

This vegan tomato rice (or arroz de tomate) recipe is one of the naturally vegan ones; despite it being very typical to eat in a Portuguese household.

Back in the ancient times when I used to eat meat, arroz de tomate was a great way of eating rice.

What does tomato rice go well with?

It pairs well with stews, salads, and saltfish dishes in typical Portuguese cuisine. Having gone vegan, I’ve found this rice specifically pairs well with stewed lentils, refried beans and even with other side dishes such as patatas bravas.

If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, you can try to attempt a veganised saltfish recipe – to pair perfectly with the flavours of tomato rice, something we’re yet to perfect.

For this vegan tomato rice recipe you don’t need many ingredients; it’s pretty quick and easy to prepare, with most required ingredients likely lying in your pantry.

We hope you enjoy this veganised take on arroz de tomate; if you like this recipe feel free to share with your friends and loved ones; bookmark and leave a comment if you love it!

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Veganised arroz de tomate

A vegan version of the Portuguese favourite, arroz de tomate; Translating to tomato rice.

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

20 Minutes

Passive Time

25 Minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Basmati Rice
• 2 Roma tomatoes
• 1 Small Sweet pepper
• 1 Medium Onion
• 2 Cups Water
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
• Salt
• Black Pepper

Prep Time 5 Minutes Cook Time 20 Minutes Passive Time 25 Minutes Servings people Ingredients 1 Cup Basmati Rice 2 Roma tomatoes 1 Small Sweet pepper 1 Medium Onion 2 Cups Water 2 Bay leaves 1 Tbsp Vegetable oil 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste Salt Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Dice the onion and chop the tomato and pepper up into small pieces.
2. Heat oil in a saucepan, and add in the onion & bayleaf, cooking until the onion softens slightly.
3. Add bell pepper and 2-3 minutes, with a squeeze of tomato paste and a splash of water to combine, on a medium heat.
4. Add rice in, along with the tomato, fold in and cook for a minute or two to combine all flavours.
5. Add in stock water, salt and pepper, bring to a boil, lower to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
6. Once rice is cooked, allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving to solidify - Serve and enjoy with your favourites!

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