Vegan Portuguese Tomato Rice (Arroz de Tomate)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 0.5 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 cup Long-Grain Rice
• 1 28-ounce can Canned Crushed Tomatoes
• 2 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 leaf Bay Leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley

Instructions

1. 1Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. 2Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. 3Add the rice and stir to coat it with the oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. 4Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add the bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
5. 5Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
6. 6Remove the bay leaf. Fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot.

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