Soy-Free Arroz de Tomate

Savor the rich, comforting flavors of **Soy-Free Arroz de Tomate**, a vibrant tomato-infused rice dish that's both wholesome and easy to prepare. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a flavorful side, this recipe combines pantry staples like long-grain white rice, canned diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth with aromatic spices like smoked paprika and cumin for a bold, smoky depth of flavor. In just 40 minutes, you’ll have a one-pot dish that’s free of soy yet overflowing with savory goodness. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this crowd-pleaser pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or even stands alone as a satisfying vegan entrée. With minimal effort and maximum taste, it’s your go-to recipe for a hearty, soy-free twist on traditional Arroz de Tomate!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (approximately 14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes or until translucent, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the rice to the saucepan, stirring to coat the grains with the oil, and cook for about 2 minutes until the rice is slightly toasted.

Step 5

Mix in the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 7

Simmer the rice for 20-25 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Step 8

Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes to let the steam finish cooking the rice.

Step 9

Fluff the rice with a fork and discard the bay leaf.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1201.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1016.0

Total Fat 36.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4076.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 151.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 19.7g
Protein 24.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 227.2mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 2083.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.6%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 58.7%