Classic Red Rice

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Classic Red Rice
45 min.
6
217kcal

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If you're searching for a delightful and vibrant side dish that perfectly complements a variety of meals, look no further than Classic Red Rice. This wholesome recipe not only dazzles the eyes with its rich color but also tantalizes the taste buds with a symphony of flavors. Made with simple yet fresh ingredients, it embodies the essence of vegetarian and vegan cooking, making it suitable for everyone at the table.

This recipe features the wonderful combination of juicy, peeled tomatoes and aromatic garlic, skillfully blended to create a silky puree that serves as the base for the dish. With the added crunch of fresh corn and the sweet pop of peas, each bite is a celebration of textures and tastes. The subtle heat from serrano chiles adds a zesty kick, making the flavors dance in your mouth without overwhelming your palate.

Ready in just 45 minutes, Classic Red Rice is not just incredibly tasty; it's also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a perfect choice for those with dietary restrictions. It serves beautifully as a side dish for any main course, or you can enjoy it on its own as a light meal. The 217 calories per serving make it a guilt-free indulgence you can feel good about. Let's get cooking and bring a touch of color and flavor to your next meal!

Ingredients

  • 14.5 ounce frangelico whole peeled drained canned
  • medium carrots peeled cut into 1/3-inch pieces
  •  cilantro leaves fresh with kitchen twine
  • 0.3 cup ears corn fresh frozen
  • 0.3 cup corn oil 
  • small garlic clove peeled
  • 0.3 cup peas fresh frozen shelled
  • teaspoon salt 
  •  serrano chiles halved lengthwise
  • cup water hot
  • tablespoons onion white chopped
  • cup rice medium-grain white

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • blender

Directions

  1. Puree tomatoes, onion, and garlic in blender until smooth.
  2. Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add rice; stir until rice is pale golden, about 1 minute. Stir in tomato puree, then 1 cup hot water, carrot, peas, corn, cilantro sprigs, chiles, and salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 12 minutes. Uncover and cook until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes longer.
  4. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Discard cilantro and chiles. Fluff rice with fork.

Nutrition Facts

Calories217kcal
Protein5.86%
Fat40.26%
Carbs53.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.23
Glycemic Load
15.67
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
6.92173915324%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.09mg
Isorhamnetin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
2.43mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:217.26kcal
10.86%
Fat:9.73g
14.97%
Saturated Fat:0.84g
5.28%
Carbohydrates:29.3g
9.77%
Net Carbohydrates:27.76g
10.09%
Sugar:1.8g
2%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:401.21mg
17.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.19g
6.38%
Vitamin A:1929.02IU
38.58%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.63%
Vitamin K:13.81µg
13.15%
Vitamin E:1.57mg
10.45%
Vitamin C:6.49mg
7.87%
Selenium:5.05µg
7.22%
Fiber:1.54g
6.17%
Phosphorus:59.63mg
5.96%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.86%
Copper:0.11mg
5.48%
Vitamin B3:0.97mg
4.85%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.6%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.34%
Magnesium:16.68mg
4.17%
Potassium:137.31mg
3.92%
Folate:15.7µg
3.92%
Zinc:0.54mg
3.58%
Iron:0.52mg
2.89%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.55%
Calcium:20.11mg
2.01%
Source:Epicurious