Classic Red Rice

Name: Classic Red Rice
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 411 grams peeled whole tomatoes in juice, drained; 1 medium carrot, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch pieces; 6 fresh cilantro sprigs, tied together with kitchen twine; 79 milliliters fresh corn kernels or frozen; 59 milliliters corn oil; 2 smalls garlic cloves, peeled; 79 milliliters shelled fresh peas or frozen; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 to 3 serrano chiles , halved lengthwise; 237 milliliters hot water; 3 Tbsps chopped white onion; 237 milliliters grain white rice

Classic Red Rice might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 239 calories, 4g of protein, and 10g of fat each. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have peas or, carrot, corn oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

Puree tomatoes, onion, and garlic in blender until smooth.

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Tomato

Garlic

Onion

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Blender

Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Sauce Pan

Add rice; stir until rice is pale golden, about 1 minute. Stir in tomato puree, then 1 cup hot water, carrot, peas, corn, cilantro sprigs, chiles, and salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 12 minutes. Uncover and cook until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes longer.

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Tomato Puree