Arroz frito com tomate e alho

Ingredientes

• 2 large tomatoes, (quartered, seeds and pulp removed and discarded)
• 1 large onion, (roughly chopped)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups leftover cooked rice
• 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup green onions, (sliced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Add the tomatoes, onions, vegetable oil, and garlic to a food processor. Pulse until finely pureed.

2. 2

   Pour the mixture into a large skillet and turn the heat to medium.

3. 3

   Add in the tomato paste, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to come to a bubbling heat. Continue to stir and cook the mixture for 3-5 minutes until the water from the tomato and the onion has reduced.

4. 4

   Add in the cooked rice and stir into the tomato and onion mixture. Stir well to fully coat the rice.

5. 5

   Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the rice has been fully reheated.

6. 6

   Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the green onions (saving just a few for garnish) and toss.

7. 7

   Plate the rice and garnish with the remaining green onions, parsley and a spritz of fresh lime.

8. 8

   Serve immediately.