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 rice
to taste salt
enough water to cover the rice
105 ml corn oil
6 minced garlic cloves
1 large grated carrot
2 cans mixed vegetables
1 can sweet corn
22,5 g ready-to-use seasoning
1 chopped onion
2 sprigs of parsley and spring onions
250 g sliced mozzarella
200 g chopped apresuntado
to taste salt
enough water to cover the rice
105 ml corn oil
6 minced garlic cloves
1 large grated carrot
2 cans mixed vegetables
1 can sweet corn
22,5 g ready-to-use seasoning
1 chopped onion
2 sprigs of parsley and spring onions
250 g sliced mozzarella
200 g chopped apresuntado
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients in local supermarkets, specifically in the produce section for fresh vegetables, the canned goods aisle for corn and mixed vegetables, and the deli section for mozzarella and apresuntado. If you cannot find apresuntado, ham is a suitable substitute.
Preparation method
- Sauté the rice with part of the garlic in oil, add salt to taste and enough water for traditional cooking
- Cook until the rice is almost tender, turn off the heat and keep the pan 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 a little broth in the sauté 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 sauté, and mix well
- Distribute half of the apresuntado and mozzarella, cover with the remaining rice mixed with the sauté, and finish with the rest of the cold cuts
- Cover with mozzarella slices and place in a medium oven until the cheese is completely melted and gratinated
Observations
Oven-baked rice is the perfect solution for those looking for convenience without sacrificing flavor in their daily cooking. With a well-sautéed base and a rich mixture of vegetables, apresuntado, and mozzarella, this dish becomes extremely juicy and creamy after being gratinated. Tip: do not let the rice get too dry during the initial cooking, as the sautéed sauce and the time in the oven ensure the ideal moisture for the final result.
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