Arroz con Zanahoria (Rice with Carrots)

This carrot rice is an easy, colorful and tasty rice dish. The perfect outline for any meal!

Rice is a Colombian and Latin staple of kitchens, and it is difficult to imagine a meal without a plate of rice. Some Colombians eat rice with beans for breakfast.

One of my favorite ways to prepare rice is to cook it with vegetables. This rice with carrots (Rice with carrot) is very easy to prepare and popular in Colombian houses.

What to serve with this dish

I particularly like to combine this carrot rice with a simple fried egg, roasted chicken legs, breaded chicken breast, fried fish and filling meatloaf.

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Ingredients you need

The printable recipe card with exact quantities and cooking indications is below.

Rice: I like to use long -parked white rice to prepare this dish, feel free to use your favorite.

Carrots: I always use organic vegetables.

Oil: You can use vegetables, canor or olive oil.

Broth: Chicken broth or vegetables for extra flavor.

Salt: I always add salt to my rice, but if your broth is salty you can omit if you prefer.

How to keep this dish

Keep this rice with carrots in a sealed container in the refrigerator for a maximum of 4 days. To heat the rice, I like to sprinkle some water on top to keep it wet and heat in the microwave or place it in a saucepan on the stove.

How to make this recipe

• Rinse the rice thoroughly, placing it in a filter and making fresh water on it.
• Put the rice in an average saucepan; Then add the vegetable broth, oil, carrots and salt.
• Bring to a boil over high heat. Mix once and cover, reduce over low heat and cook for 20 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the stove and let it rest for 10 minutes. Flug the rice using a fork and serve immediately.

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