--- title: "Brazilian Rice - IVU - International Vegetarian Union" description: "Learn how to make authentic Brazilian Rice with tomatoes, onions, and garlic. A simple, flavorful vegan side dish perfect for any meal." url: "https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/brazilian-rice.html" date: "2026-11-05T23:55:15+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/43/brazilian-rice-1793677118-437d0c4e.jpg) [ << VFA Home ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy.html) [ ](https://ivu.org/Brazil,%20Rice,%20Starters%20&%20side%20dishes,%20South%20America)[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), [South America](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/south-america.html) # Brazilian Rice by Camila Souza This Brazilian Rice recipe is a staple side dish that can be served with almost every meal. It features long grain white rice cooked with sautéed onions, garlic, and fresh tomatoes for a flavorful and comforting base. ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-large.svg) Total Time 35 mins ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-difficulty-easy.svg) Difficulty Easy ### Translate this page to your language! 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Wash and drain rice. Set aside. 2. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. 3. Add tomatoes, rice, salt, pepper and water or broth. 4. Bring to a boil. 5. Bring heat to medium. Cook until all bubbles on surface have disappeared. 6. Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes. ### Notes: **Vegan Notes:** The original recipe calls for 'water or broth'. We have specified 'vegetable broth' to ensure the dish remains 100% vegan. **Serving info:** Total recipe: 800g · Yields 4 portions · Portion size: 200g | Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value | |---|---|---|---| | Energy (kcal) | 127 kcal | 254 kcal | 13% | | Carbohydrates (g) | 21.4 g | 42.8 g | 16% | | ↳ of which sugars (g) | 1.5 g | 2.9 g | - | | Dietary fiber (g) | 0.9 g | 1.9 g | 7% | | Protein (g) | 2.1 g | 4.2 g | 8% | | Total fat (g) | 3.6 g | 7.2 g | 9% | | ↳ Saturated (g) | 0.5 g | 1.0 g | 5% | | ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 2.5 g | 5.0 g | - | | ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 0.4 g | 0.8 g | - | | ↳ Trans (g) | 0 g | 0 g | - | | Sodium (mg) | 148 mg | 297 mg | 13% | | Calcium (mg) | 14 mg | 28 mg | 2% | | Iron (mg) | 1.1 mg | 2.3 mg | 13% | | Potassium (mg) | 111 mg | 222 mg | 5% | | Vitamin C (mg) | 3.5 mg | 7.0 mg | 8% | | Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% | ### Ingredient data sources - Onion, chopped — 160g — Onions, raw — USDA - Garlic clove, minced — 3g — Garlic, raw — USDA - Olive oil — 27g — Oil, olive, salad or cooking — USDA - Tomato, chopped — 180g — Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average — USDA - Long grain white rice — 185g — Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched — USDA - Salt — 3g — Salt, table — USDA - Pepper — 0.5g — Spices, pepper, black — USDA - Water — 360g — Water, tap, municipal — USDA ⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases. % Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet). Vitamin C values adjusted for 75% retention during boiling. 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