Arroz com Azeitonas

Arroz com Azeitonas is a vibrant Brazilian rice dish that combines the comforting flavors of garlic and onions with the briny goodness of olives. This vegetarian delight is perfect as a side or a main dish, offering a burst of Mediterranean-inspired flavors.

Ingredients

• Arborio rice - 150 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Vegetable broth - 400 milliliters
• Green olives - 100 grams, pitted and sliced
• Black olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in the Arborio rice, cooking for another 2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
6. Once the rice is done, remove it from the heat and fluff it with a fork.
7. Stir in the sliced green and black olives, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to taste.
8. Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 52 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 580 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from olives, which can support heart health.
• Contains fiber from rice and olives, promoting digestive health.

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