Tomato and Rice Recipe
This savory Tomato and Rice Recipe is an easy side dish with bold tomato flavor. Made with pantry staples, tomato rice is flavorful, comforting, and ready in minutes.
Servings: 6
Calories: 159kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups uncooked instant white rice
- 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a medium saucepot melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add onion and Italian seasoning and cook until the onion is just tender and translucent, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add broth, diced tomatoes and tomato paste; bring to a boil and boil for two minutes.
- Stir in the rice and turn off the heat.
- Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. The rice is a little bit saucy and will keep absorbing the sauce as it sits.
- Fluff with a fork and sprinkle with parsley.
Notes
This recipe make 5 cups of rice/6 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg