Vegan Arroz de Tomate (Portuguese Tomato Rice)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 28oz can Diced Tomatoes
• 1 cup Rice
• 2 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 leaf Bay Leaf
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
2. 2Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute more.
4. 4Add diced tomatoes, rice, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
5. 5Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf. Stir in fresh cilantro before serving.

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