Tomato Basil Rice
Fluffy rice cooked with tomato paste, garlic, onion and three layers of basil makes a flavorful side for many mains.
By Cookin' Kitchen
- Total: 22 minutes
- Servings: 4 servings
Recipe
Tomato Basil Rice
Fluffy rice cooked with tomato paste, garlic, onion and three layers of basil makes a flavorful side for many mains.
Cookin' · https://cookin.club/recipes/tomato-basil-rice
- Prep
- 7 minutes
- Cook
- 15 minutes
- Total
- 22 minutes
- Servings
- 4
Ingredients
For 4 servings
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Fork
Instructions
Step 1: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until translucent, 2–3 minutes. Add the dried basil and cook for 20 seconds; do not let it burn.
Step 2: Add the rice, broth, tomato paste, paprika and sugar. Mix until the tomato paste dissolves.
Step 3: Crush the basil sprig in your hand, drop it onto the surface of the rice, then push it in. Leave it on the surface; do not stir.
Step 4: Cover and bring to a simmer, then immediately reduce the heat to medium-low, or low if your stove runs strong. Cook for 15 minutes or until the liquid is fully absorbed. Tilt the saucepan to check.
Step 5: Remove the saucepan from the heat and set it aside, covered, for 10 minutes.
Step 6: Remove the basil sprig. Fluff the rice with a fork and taste for salt. Leave it uncovered for another 5 minutes, then stir through the fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
Rice and herb notes
Long-grain white rice gives the fluffiest result. Basmati and jasmine rice also work, with a subtle aroma from each. Medium-grain white rice is another option, followed by short-grain rice. This recipe is not suited to paella rice, risotto rice or minute rice.
For a different herb flavor, swap the dried and fresh basil for another herb and adjust the amount to taste; strong herbs such as rosemary need care. The rice keeps well in the fridge and benefits from fresh basil when serving again.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 245 kcal
- Fat
- 5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 43 g
- Sugar
- 3 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
- Protein
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 232 mg
Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.
About this recipe
Tomato paste, garlic, onion and basil season this stovetop rice, which cooks into a fluffy side dish. Fresh basil is stirred in at the end for a bright finish.
The recipe serves four and makes 3 cups of cooked rice. Serve it alongside a main dish or enjoy it plain.
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