Arroz (Brazilian Style Rice)
This traditional Brazilian-style rice, known as Arroz, is a simple and flavorful staple perfect for feeding a crowd. Sautéing the rice with onions and olive oil before simmering ensures perfectly separated, shiny grains every time.
Simple Tasty Recipes
Method
- Heat the olive oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until limp. Do not let it brown!
- Add the rice and sauté until the grains become shiny.
- Add the water, cover the pan, and cook over low heat until all the water is absorbed and the grains are tender.
Notes:
Be careful not to brown the onions, as this will change the traditional white color and delicate flavor of the rice.
Serving info: Total recipe: 2600g · Yields 12 portions · Portion size: 215g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 120 | 258 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 23.3 | 50.2 | 18% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 0.2 | 0.4 | - |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0.5 | 1.0 | 4% |
| Protein (g) | 2.0 | 4.4 | 9% |
| Total fat (g) | 1.8 | 3.8 | 5% |
| ↳ Saturated (g) | 0.2 | 0.5 | 3% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 1.2 | 2.5 | - |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 0.2 | 0.5 | - |
| ↳ Trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 90 | 194 | 8% |
| Calcium (mg) | 10 | 21 | 2% |
| Iron (mg) | 1.3 | 2.7 | 15% |
| Potassium (mg) | 39 | 83 | 2% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched — 740g — Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched — USDA FDC
- Water — 1896g — Water, tap, municipal — USDA FDC
- Onion — 110g — Onions, raw — USDA FDC
- Olive oil — 40.5g — Oil, olive, salad or cooking — USDA FDC
- Salt — 6g — Salt, table — USDA FDC
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
Goes Great with
60 mins
