Brazilian recipe
Complete Oven-Baked Rice with Vegetables and Cheese (Arroz de forno completo com legumes e queijo)
Learn how to make a practical, colorful, and irresistible oven-baked rice. Perfect for using up leftovers and creating a complete family meal.
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Ingredients
600 ml of rice
Salt to taste
Water sufficient to cover the rice
105 ml of corn oil
6 cloves of garlic, minced
1 large carrot, grated
2 cans of mixed vegetables
1 can of sweet corn
36 g of ready-to-use seasoning
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs of parsley and scallions
250 g of sliced mozzarella
200 g of chopped apresuntado
Salt to taste
Water sufficient to cover the rice
105 ml of corn oil
6 cloves of garlic, minced
1 large carrot, grated
2 cans of mixed vegetables
1 can of sweet corn
36 g of ready-to-use seasoning
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs of parsley and scallions
250 g of sliced mozzarella
200 g of chopped apresuntado
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients in the dry goods aisle, produce section, and refrigerated deli case of your local supermarket. If apresuntado is unavailable, you may substitute it with sliced cooked ham.
Preparation method
- Sauté the rice with part of the garlic in oil, add salt to taste and water sufficient for traditional cooking
- Cook until the rice is almost tender, turn off the heat, and keep the pot covered to finish the process in the steam
- In another pan, heat the remaining oil, sauté the onion, the remaining garlic, and a pinch of salt
- Add the mixed vegetables, corn, carrot, ready-to-use seasoning, and 120 ml of water, letting it sauté for 5 minutes
- Keep some broth in the sautéed mixture to ensure the final rice remains well-moistened and colorful
- Spread half of the cooked rice in a baking dish, add half of the vegetable mixture, and mix well
- Distribute half of the apresuntado and mozzarella, cover with the remaining rice mixed with the vegetables, and finish with the remaining cold cuts
- Cover with slices of mozzarella and take to a medium oven until the cheese is completely melted and gratinated
Observations
Oven-baked rice is the perfect solution for those seeking practicality without sacrificing flavor in their daily routine. With a well-sautéed base and a rich mix of vegetables, cold cuts, and mozzarella, this dish becomes extremely juicy and creamy after being gratinated. Tip: do not let the rice dry out too much during the initial cooking, as the sauce from the sautéed mixture and the oven time ensure the ideal moisture for the final result.
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