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Salvadoran Rice and Vegetables Recipe

Salvadoran Rice and Vegetables Recipe

I want to share this Salvadoran Rice and Vegetables recipe from my trip. Its a wonderful dish I and is so quick and easy.
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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Salvadoran
Keyword: Salvadoran Rice and Vegetables Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 295 kcal
Salvadoran Rice and Vegetables Recipe

Equipment

  • Large pot with a tight-fitting lid
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 2 cup long-grain white rice
  • 4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 3 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

  • Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer and set aside.
  • In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the bell peppers, tomatoes, and carrots and sauté for another 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add the rice, green peas, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pot and stir well to combine.
  • Add the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5-10 minutes to allow the rice to steam and absorb any remaining liquid.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot

Notes

Tips and Tricks

 
Make sure to rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch.
Use a sharp knife to make chopping the vegetables easier and quicker.
If the vegetables are taking too long to cook, cover the pot with the lid to help trap heat and steam.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 950mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g
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