"Greek" Rice (Arroz à Grega)

Name: "Greek" Rice (Arroz à Grega)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 serving
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; ½ medium white onion; ½ cup cubed carrots; 2 garlic cloves; 2 cups parboiled rice; 4 cups chicken broth; ¾ teaspoon salt; Ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup cubed ham; ½ cup corn; ½ cup peas; ¼ cup green onions

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
5
Cuisine
Brazilian, gluten-free

"Greek" Rice (Arroz à Grega)

Soren Pugh

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Greek Rice is, in fact, a Brazilian dish that is made with assorted vegetables, raisins, and sometimes cubed ham. It's a complete meal all by itself -- and can be served as a main dish or as a side for chicken.

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Ingredients

Servings

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ medium white onion small diced
½ cup cubed carrots
2 garlic cloves minced
2 cups parboiled rice uncooked
4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth, for a vegetarian version)
¾ teaspoon salt or more if necessary. Amount will vary depending on how salty the broth is
Ground black pepper to taste
1 cup raisins
1 cup cubed ham (for a vegetarian version, skip this ingredient)
½ cup corn cooked
½ cup peas cooked
¼ cup green onions chopped

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Instructions

To prepare Greek rice, heat the oil over medium heat in large pan and sauté both the the onion and carrots, stirring occasionally, until onion has softened (don't let brown). Add the garlic and cook for about 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly to not let brown. Add the rice, sauteeing for about 2 minutes (do not let brown). Add the broth and let come to a boil. Add salt and pepper, and stir. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover pan. Let rice cook for about 15 minutes or until al dente. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
Fluff rice with a fork and mix in the raisins, ham, cooked corn and peas, and green onions. Serve Greek rice hot (sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese on top, if desired) by itself as a main dish or as a side for chicken.