"Greek" Rice (Arroz à Grega)

Greek Rice is, in fact, a Brazilian dish that is made with assorted vegetables, raisins, and sometimes cubed ham. It's a complete meal all by itself -- and can be served as a main dish or as a side for chicken.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 medium white onion (small diced)
• 1/2 cup cubed carrots
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 cups parboiled rice (uncooked)
• 4 cups chicken broth ( (or vegetable broth, for a vegetarian version))
• 3/4 teaspoon salt (or more if necessary. Amount will vary depending on how salty the broth is)
• Ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup cubed ham ((for a vegetarian version, skip this ingredient))
• 1/2 cup corn (cooked)
• 1/2 cup peas (cooked)
• 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1To prepare Greek rice, heat the oil over medium heat in large pan and sauté both the the onion and carrots, stirring occasionally, until onion has softened (don't let brown). Add the garlic and cook for about 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly to not let brown. Add the rice, sauteeing for about 2 minutes (do not let brown). Add the broth and let come to a boil. Add salt and pepper, and stir. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover pan. Let rice cook for about 15 minutes or until al dente. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
2. 2Fluff rice with a fork and mix in the raisins, ham, cooked corn and peas, and green onions. Serve Greek rice hot (sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese on top, if desired) by itself as a main dish or as a side for chicken.