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    Recipes » Recipes » Lunch & Dinner

    Portuguese Tomato Rice (Vegan + GF)

    Last updated - July 15, 2021; Published - September 22, 2016 By Rhian Williams 4 Comments

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    This Portuguese Tomato Rice was inspired by my recent trip to Lisbon where I ate a delicious dish called arroz malandrinho.

    The nicest thing I ate was this really delicious rice which was described on the menu as "arroz malandrinho".

    It consisted of long-grain rice cooked in a tomato sauce, with a texture similar to risotto but less creamy and with a slightly more soup-like consistency. It was flavoured with smoked paprika and coriander, and dotted with black beans.

    Just like after my last trip abroad, I decided to make a homemade version of this rice as soon as I got home.

    Portuguese Tomato Rice (Vegan + GF)

    This dish is not only super flavoursome but also really versatile! It's hearty and satisfying enough to make up a whole meal, but also works really well as a side dish.

    Equally, it's quick and easy enough for weeknight meals, but also delicious enough to feed to guests!

    Looking for more yummy rice recipes? You might like my:

    • Miso Brown Rice Soup
    • Thai Green Curry Rice
    • Pumpkin Chestnut Edamame Risotto
    • Yellow Turmeric Rice

    If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog, I’d really love to hear any feedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

    Portuguese Tomato Rice (Vegan + GF)

    Portuguese Tomato Rice (Vegan + GF)

    This Portuguese Tomato Rice is quick and easy enough for weeknight meals, but also delicious enough to feed to guests!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Portuguese
    Keyword: portuguese recipe, portuguese tomato rice, tomato risotto
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 567kcal
    Author: Rhian Williams

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or sub coconut or vegetable oil)
    • 1 onion, diced
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • Pinch of cayenne chilli pepper, to taste
    • 1 cup long-grain white rice (or sub brown rice if you wish, but bear in mind it will take longer to cook and may require more water)
    • 1 vegetable stock cube (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
    • 2 ½ cups water
    • 3 tomatoes, peeled and diced
    • 400 g (14oz) tin of black beans, drained and rinsed
    • Bunch of fresh coriander (cilantro), roughly chopped
    • Salt + pepper, to taste

    To serve (optional):

    • Roasted red peppers
    • Fresh coriander (cilantro), roughly chopped

    Instructions

    • Heat the oil in a large saucepan
    • Once the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic and fry for around 10 minutes until softened
    • Add the smoked paprika (and cayenne pepper if using) and fry for a further couple of minutes until fragrant
    • Add the rice and fry, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes
    • Add the stock cube, tomatoes, black beans and water and bring to the boil
    • Cook for 10-15 minutes until rice is softened (taste a little and check) - add more water and cook for longer if necessary
    • Taste and add extra salt if necessary. If it tastes too acidic because of the tomatoes, add a small amount of sweetener of choice to balance out the flavours
    • Once the rice has cooked, add the coriander, stir and leave to sit with a lid on for 5 minutes before serving

    To serve (optional):

    • Top with roasted sweet red peppers and scatter over extra chopped coriander
    Nutrition Facts
    Portuguese Tomato Rice (Vegan + GF)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 567
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Anonymous

      April 30, 2018 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for dinner last night and it was great - I used kidney beans instead of black beans!

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      • Rhian Williams

        April 30, 2018 at 2:27 pm

        Thank you!

    2. Callie

      December 06, 2018 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing this recipe; I make it regularly. My whole family loves it!

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        December 06, 2018 at 12:03 pm

        Aw amazing, thank you so much! So glad you like the recipe!

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