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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

  1. Blend the tomatoes, garlic, onion, and 1 cup of broth until smooth.
  2. Heat the oil in a saucepan and toast the rice for 3–4 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. Pour in the tomato puree, remaining broth, salt, and peas; bring to a simmer.
  4. Cover, reduce the heat, and cook 18 minutes without stirring.
  5. 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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