Gorete's Portuguese Spiced Rice Recipe

This simple and delicious Portuguese spiced rice recipe (receita de arroz temperado) is easy to prepare.

Preparation time	10 min
Cooking Time	20 min
Ready In	30 min
Level of Difficulty	Easy
Servings	4

Info

This simple and delicious Portuguese spiced rice recipe (receita de arroz temperado) is easy to prepare.

Ingredients

1 cup of rice2 and 3/4 cups of water1 and 1/2 tablespoons of butter1 teaspoon of salt1/4 teaspoon of black pepper1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder1 teaspoon of paprika1 teaspoon of tomato paste1 small onion, finely chopped1 (10 ounce) can of sliced mushrooms or 1 (10 ounce) can of baby clams, rinsed1⁄4 cup bell pepper, diced (any colour) (optional)

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Directions

Combine all of the ingredients in a large microwavable casserole dish with a lid.
Cook in the microwave on high for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
Fluff with a fork and serve.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Chef Gorete