Description
Puerto Rican rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of traditional Puerto Rican cuisine. This delightful recipe features fluffy long-grain rice infused with aromatic sofrito, saut?ed vegetables, and savory chicken broth. The colorful presentation makes it an eye-catching centerpiece for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. Perfectly versatile, it pairs beautifully with various proteins, while also standing out as a hearty vegetarian option. Embark on a culinary adventure that promises to transport your taste buds straight to sunny Puerto Rico!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup sofrito
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and red bell pepper; saut? until soft (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sofrito; cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add long-grain rice, stirring well to coat; toast slightly for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaves; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Cover tightly and simmer for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg