Arroz Guatemalteco
Arroz Guatemalteco is a simple and flavorful rice dish originating from Guatemala. It features white rice sautéed in peanut oil and simmered in vegetable broth with a colorful mix of carrots, celery, sweet red peppers, and peas. This easy-to-make recipe is a perfect side dish for any Central American-inspired meal.
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Method
- Saute rice in oil until rice has absorbed the oil but has not changed color.
- Add vegetables, salt and pepper, and 4 cups of broth.
- Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Notes:
Note: This recipe was originally contributed by Lynn and sourced from mayantraditions.com.
Serving info: Total recipe: 1498g · Yields 6 portions · Portion size: 250g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 115 | 288 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 21.6 | 54.0 | 20% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 0.8 | 2.0 | 4% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0.6 | 1.5 | 5% |
| Protein (g) | 2.2 | 5.5 | 11% |
| Total fat (g) | 2.0 | 5.0 | 6% |
| ↳ Saturated (g) | 0.3 | 0.8 | 4% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 0.8 | 2.1 | - |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 0.6 | 1.4 | - |
| ↳ Trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 267 | 667 | 29% |
| Calcium (mg) | 12 | 30 | 2% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.6 | 1.5 | 8% |
| Potassium (mg) | 80 | 200 | 4% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 6 | 15 | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- White rice, long grain, raw — 370g — Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, unenriched — USDA
- Peanut oil — 27g — Oil, peanut, salad or cooking — USDA
- Mixed vegetables — 150g — Vegetables, mixed, frozen, unprepared — USDA
- Vegetable broth — 946g — Soup, vegetable broth, ready to serve — USDA
- Salt — 5g — Salt, table — USDA
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
Goes Great with
25 mins
