Nancy's Portuguese Rice with Peas and Carrots

Nancy's Portuguese rice with peas and carrots, arroz com ervilhas e cenouras, is a simple yet flavorful side dish.
Wed, Oct 30, 2024
Views: 1185

 

Portuguese rice with peas and carrots is a flavorful rice dish often served with seafood, grilled meats, or hearty stews. It's made with onions, tomato sauce, paprika and fresh herbs, offering comforting, savory flavors.

 

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 small onion
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce or you can substitute with 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of hot pepper sauce
  • 1 cup of peas and carrots thawed
  • 2 cups of long grain rice
  • 4 cups of water
  • Salt for seasoning

4 to 6 servings

Watch the video for directions.

Video Credit: DIYwithnancyg

Get Portuguese ingredients

You might also like:

What are Portuguese roasted chestnuts? known as castanhas assadas in Portuguese, these are a beloved autumn and winter treat in Portugal.
Nancy's homemade Kaiser rolls, soft, round bread rolls with a crisp crust, featuring a distinctive spiral pattern.
15 Portuguese foods you should try, Portugal's rich culinary tradition offers a delightful array of flavors and dishes that are deeply rooted in its history and culture.
This list of the top 5 most popular seafood recipes is put together using the amount of views on PortugueseRecipes.ca.
Watch this easy to follow, step to step video to learn how to make Nancy's simple and quick Portuguese crab (caranguejo simples e rapido).
Nancy's Portuguese style shrimp (camarão à Portuguesa), is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Portuguese cuisine.

Comments

Luisa
Luisa - 2 Months ago
I noticed you didn’t add garlic, would it be ok if I used it in this recipe?
[reply]
PR
PR
Yes, by all means, my wife adds garlic as well.
2 Months ago

captcha