Arroz de Linguiça

Arroz de Linguiça is a hearty Brazilian rice dish that combines flavorful sausage with aromatic herbs and spices, making it a protein-packed meal. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner and highlights the rich culinary traditions of Brazil.

Ingredients

• Long-grain rice - 150 grams
• Linguiça sausage (smoked or fresh) - 200 grams, sliced
• Onion - 1 medium, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1, diced
• Chicken broth - 400 ml
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced linguiça sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
4. In the same pan, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
5. Stir in the minced garlic and diced bell pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
6. Add the rice to the pan, stirring to coat with the oil and vegetables, and toast for about 2 minutes.
7. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
8. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
9. Once done, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the cooked linguiça sausage and chopped parsley.
10. Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 490
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 58 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 950 mg
• Cholesterol: 55 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of protein from the linguiça sausage.
• Contains vitamins and minerals from the vegetables, promoting overall health.

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