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
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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

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Comments

Luisa
Luisa - 3 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.
3 Months ago

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