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Red Rice

Looking for an easy to prepare and visually appealing rice dish? We bring you a delicious red rice recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: basics
Cuisine: Colombian
Keyword: Mexican red rice, red rice
Servings: 3
Calories: 428kcal

Ingredients

  • cups of rice.
  • 3 ripe tomatoes.
  • 1 onion.
  • 3 cups of chicken broth or water.
  • Oil.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Paprika to taste for decoration.

Instructions

  • In a blender, add the 3 ripe tomatoes along with the chicken broth (or water), ¼ of an onion, salt, and pepper to taste, blend and set aside.
  • In a pot, heat the oil and add the rest of the finely chopped onion. Sauté for a few minutes until it is soft.
  • Add the rice and stir constantly so that it is well pearled.
  • After a few minutes, add the blender mixture and let it boil.
  • When the water has dried up, lower the heat to low and cover the pot.
  • Let it cook for about 20 more minutes.
  • After this time, remove from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes.

Bon Appétit!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1648mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1081IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg