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Classic Mexican Red Rice

Name: Classic Mexican Red Rice
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup (185 g) Organic long-grain white rice; 200 g (about 2 medium) Organic ripe Roma tomatoes, roughly chopped; 1/4 small onion (about 40 g) Organic white onion, roughly chopped; 1 large clove Organic garlic, peeled; 2 tablespoons Organic avocado oil or sunflower oil; 1 cup (240 ml) Organic low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; As needed to adjust the tomato purée, plus 2 tablespoons if needed during cooking Water; 1/4 teaspoon, plus more to taste Fine sea salt; 2 tablespoons chopped, optional Organic fresh cilantro

Lightly toasted rice, ripe tomatoes and a little garlic make this classic arroz rojo a comforting addition to the table. Choose organic ingredients where available, and let the rice rest for beautifully fluffy grains.

50 min hands-on · serves 4 · about 260 calories per serving

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Blend the tomato base

Blend the tomatoes, onion and garlic until smooth. Measure out exactly 1 cup (240 ml) of purée, adding a little water if needed to reach that volume. Reserve any excess for another use.

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On the counter

Organic long-grain white rice1 cup (185 g)
Organic ripe Roma tomatoes, roughly chopped200 g (about 2 medium)
Organic white onion, roughly chopped1/4 small onion (about 40 g)
Organic garlic, peeled1 large clove
Organic avocado oil or sunflower oil2 tablespoons
Organic low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth1 cup (240 ml)
WaterAs needed to adjust the tomato purée, plus 2 tablespoons if needed during cooking
Fine sea salt1/4 teaspoon, plus more to taste
Organic fresh cilantro2 tablespoons chopped, optional

Nutrition & balance

About 260 calories per person · serves 4

An estimate, not a nutrition label. Portions, ingredient brands and cooking methods affect the total.

To round out your plate

Add a side of leafy greens or colorful vegetables for variety and fiber.

Ask a healthcare professional whether vitamin D, B12, iron or any supplement is appropriate for your diet and health needs; food is the first step. Choose organic ingredients when possible.

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