--- title: "Arroz Brasileiro (Brazilian Rice) - IVU - International Vegetarian Union" description: "Learn how to make Arroz Brasileiro, a delicious and easy vegan Brazilian rice dish cooked with tomatoes, onions, and savory broth. Perfect side dish!" url: "https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/arroz-brasileiro-brazilian-rice.html" date: "2026-11-05T23:58:15+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/27/arroz-brasileiro--brazilian-rice--1793675009-270e575f.jpg) [ << VFA Home ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy.html) [ ](https://ivu.org/Brazil,%20Rice,%20Starters%20&%20side%20dishes)[Brazil](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/brazil.html), [Rice](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/rice.html), [Starters & side dishes](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/snack-side-dishes.html) # Arroz Brasileiro (Brazilian Rice) by Camila Souza Arroz Brasileiro is a savory and comforting Brazilian rice dish that brings vibrant flavors to your table. Sautéed onions, canned Italian plum tomatoes, and a rich vegan chicken broth infuse the rice with deep, savory notes. Garnished with fresh cilantro and tomato wedges, this simple yet delicious side dish pairs perfectly with a variety of main courses. ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-large.svg) Total Time 33 mins ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-difficulty-easy.svg) Difficulty Easy ### Translate this page to your language! 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Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and saute until transparent. 2. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until grains are coated with oil and rice is hot (about 3 minutes). 3. Add broth (hot water mixed with vegan chicken seasoning), tomatoes, and salt, and bring to a boil. 4. Reduce heat to very low. Cover and cook until done, about 20 minutes. 5. Garnish with cilantro and tomatoes. ### Notes: From the cookbook "World of Cooking - The PBS Series." **Serving info:** Total recipe: 1469g · Yields 6 portions · Portion size: 245g | Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value | |---|---|---|---| | Energy (kcal) | 112 | 275 | 14% | | Carbohydrates (g) | 17.4 | 42.6 | 15% | | ↳ of which sugars (g) | 1.2 | 3.0 | 6% | | Dietary fiber (g) | 0.7 | 1.8 | 6% | | Protein (g) | 1.8 | 4.3 | 9% | | Total fat (g) | 3.9 | 9.4 | 12% | | ↳ Saturated (g) | 0.5 | 1.3 | 7% | | ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 2.7 | 6.5 | - | | ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 0.4 | 1.0 | - | | ↳ Trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | | Sodium (mg) | 279 | 683 | 30% | | Calcium (mg) | 7 | 17 | 1% | | Iron (mg) | 0.3 | 0.8 | 4% | | Potassium (mg) | 82 | 200 | 4% | | Vitamin C (mg) | 2.4 | 5.8 | 6% | | Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | ### Ingredient data sources - Olive oil — 54g — Oil, olive, salad or cooking — USDA SR Legacy - Onions — 220g — Onions, raw — USDA SR Legacy - Rice — 277g — Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, unenriched — USDA SR Legacy - Canned plum tomatoes — 283g — Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned, packed in tomato juice — USDA SR Legacy - Vegan chicken seasoning — 9g — Generic vegan bouillon powder — Manufacturer ⚠️ ⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases. % Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet). 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