Vegan Arroz de Tomate (Portuguese Tomato Rice)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice
• 1 28 oz can Diced Tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 cups Vegetable Broth
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Fresh Basil
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Finely chop the onion and garlic. Drain excess liquid from diced tomatoes.
2. 2Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. 4Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
5. 5Add the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
6. 6Stir in the fresh basil, salt, and pepper. Serve hot.

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