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
Salt to taste
Water as needed to cover the rice
105 ml corn oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 large carrot, grated
2 cans mixed vegetables
1 can sweet corn
22.5 g ready-to-use seasoning
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs of fresh herbs
250 g sliced mozzarella
200 g chopped apresuntado
Salt to taste
Water as needed to cover the rice
105 ml corn oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 large carrot, grated
2 cans mixed vegetables
1 can sweet corn
22.5 g ready-to-use seasoning
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs of fresh herbs
250 g sliced mozzarella
200 g chopped apresuntado
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients at local supermarkets, primarily in the produce, canned goods, and dairy sections. If you cannot find apresuntado, a good substitute is ham.
Preparation method
- Sauté the rice with part of the garlic in oil, add salt to taste, and enough water for standard cooking
- Cook until the rice is almost tender, then turn off the heat and keep the pot covered to finish the process with residual 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
- Maintain a bit of liquid in the sauté to ensure the final rice remains moist and colorful
- Spread half of the cooked rice in a baking dish, add half of the vegetable mix, and stir well
- Distribute half of the apresuntado and mozzarella, cover with the rest of the rice mixed with the vegetables, and top with the remaining cold cuts
- Cover with slices of mozzarella and bake in a medium oven until the cheese is completely melted and golden brown
Observations
Oven-baked rice is a perfect solution for those seeking convenience without sacrificing flavor in their daily cooking. Featuring a well-sautéed base and a rich mix of vegetables, cold cuts, and mozzarella, this dish becomes extremely succulent and creamy after being gratinated. Tip: do not let the rice dry out too much during the initial cooking stage, as the sauce from the sauté and the time in the oven ensure the ideal moisture for the final result.
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