Posted on Thursday, September 12, 2019 in
Side Recipes
Carrot Rice
This simple carrot rice (arroz de cenoura) is is ideal to accompany a fish or a meat dish.
| Preparation time | 5 min |
| Cooking Time | 25 min |
| Ready In | 30 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
1 and 1/2 cups of Carolino rice or similar2 large carrots, grated3 tablespoons of olive oil1 onion, chopped1 bay leaf, cut in half3 cups of waterSalt (to taste)
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Preparation
- Heat the olive oil, onion and bay leaf, bring to a boil and stir and sauté without browning.
- When the onion is translucent, add the grated carrots and stir and cook until carrot softens.
- Add the rice, stir and let it warm until the rice is translucent.
- Season with salt, add the water and stir, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Neuza Costa, saborintenso.com
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| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 12 |
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| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
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