Name: Brazilian Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice; 1 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 small tomato, diced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Start by rinsing the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch for fluffier rice.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the diced red bell pepper and tomato to the pan, cooking for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Sprinkle in the ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and let the spices toast for a minute to enhance their flavor.
Pour in the rinsed rice and stir well to coat the grains with the vegetable mixture.
Slowly add the chicken or vegetable broth, stirring gently to combine all the ingredients. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let the rice cook for about 18-20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes to steam.
Serve the Brazilian rice hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness.

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