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Spanish Baked Rice

Spanish Baked Rice from Valencia (Arroz al Horno con Atún y Tomate)

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 481 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 3 cups vegetable broth 720 ml
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads 0.17 grams
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts 20 grams
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • 1 medium potato (peeled)
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 6 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
  • 2 tomatoes (roughly chopped)
  • 1 cup short-grain rice 190 grams
  • 2 cans tuna in olive oil 4 oz / 110 grams each
  • 1 head garlic (bottom tip cut off to slightly expose the cloves)
  • sea salt & black pepper
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the vegetable broth and saffron into a saucepan and heat with a medium heat

  2. At the same time, heat a large oven-proof pan with a medium heat and add in the pine nuts, mix continuously, after 3 to 4 minutes and the pine nuts are lightly pan-roasted, remove them from the pan and set aside

  3. Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the olive oil

  4. In the meantime, cut the potatoes into rounds that are 1 cm thick (0.40 inches)

  5. Add the sliced potatoes into the hot pan, all in a single layer, and fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side, then remove them from the pan and season with salt & pepper

  6. Once again, using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chopped onion and garlic, mix continuously, after 3 to 4 minutes and the onions are translucent, add in the paprika and quickly mix together, then add in the chopped tomatoes and season with salt & pepper, mix together, then mix every 1 to 2 minutes

  7. In the meantime, drain the cans of tuna into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath, and then gently flake the tuna

  8. After 5 to 6 minutes and the tomatoes are lightly sautéed, add in the rice, canned tuna, and the pan-roasted pine nuts, mix together until well mixed, then add in the simmering broth and mix together so everything is evenly distributed, then turn off the heat

  9. Add the sliced potatoes back into the pan, all in a single layer, and the head of garlic (cut side down) in the middle

  10. Add the pan into a preheated oven, 200°C / 400°F, for 20 minutes or until all the broth has been absorbed and the rice is just cooked through

  11. Serve directly out of the pan, garnished with chopped parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Spanish Baked Rice from Valencia (Arroz al Horno con Atún y Tomate)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 548mg24%
Potassium 627mg18%
Carbohydrates 58g19%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 1149IU23%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.