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. It is the perfect way to repurpose leftover rice and create a complete family meal.
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Ingredients
600 ml of rice
Salt to taste
Water enough to cover the rice
105 ml of corn oil
6 minced garlic cloves
1 large grated carrot
2 cans of mixed vegetables
1 can of sweet corn
1.5 sachets of instant seasoning
1 chopped onion
2 sprigs of fresh herbs
250 g of sliced mozzarella
200 g of chopped apresuntado
Salt to taste
Water enough to cover the rice
105 ml of corn oil
6 minced garlic cloves
1 large grated carrot
2 cans of mixed vegetables
1 can of sweet corn
1.5 sachets of instant seasoning
1 chopped onion
2 sprigs of fresh herbs
250 g of sliced mozzarella
200 g of chopped apresuntado
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh vegetables and staple grains at any local grocery store produce section. Look for mozzarella and deli meats such as apresuntado at the cheese and deli counter. If unavailable, use deli ham as a substitute for apresuntado.
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 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, instant seasoning, and 120 ml of water, letting it sauté for 5 minutes
- Keep some broth in the sauté to ensure the final rice is very moist 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 slices of mozzarella and bake in a medium oven until the cheese is completely melted and gratinated
Observations
Oven-baked rice is the perfect solution for those who want convenience without sacrificing flavor in their daily meals. With a well-sauteed base and a rich mixture of vegetables, apresuntado, and mozzarella, this dish becomes extremely juicy and creamy once gratinated. Tip: do not let the rice get too dry during the initial cooking, as the sautéed liquid and the oven time ensure the ideal moisture for the final result.
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