Mexican · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Arroz rojo
35 minutes · 4 servings · vegetarian
Arroz rojo is the classic Mexican tomato rice served with many meals.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 medium onion
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup peas
Let’s make it
- Blend the tomatoes, garlic, onion, and 1 cup of broth until smooth.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan and toast the rice for 3–4 minutes until lightly golden.
- Pour in the tomato puree, remaining broth, salt, and peas; bring to a simmer.
- Cover, reduce the heat, and cook 18 minutes without stirring.
- Rest off the heat 5 minutes, then fluff and serve.
Add extra peas or carrots for a sweeter, kid-friendly rice.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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