Tomatoes and Rice

Tomatoes and rice is a popular dish in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. It is often served as a main dish or as a side dish to accompany grilled meats or vegetables.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Tomatoes and Rice

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Rice
• 4 large Tomatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice under cold water and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
4. Add rice to the pot and stir for 1-2 minutes.
5. Pour vegetable broth into the pot and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes.
7. While the rice is cooking, chop the tomatoes into small pieces.
8. After 15 minutes, add the chopped tomatoes, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
9. Cover the pot again and simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the rice is cooked and the tomatoes are soft.
10. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
11. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley.
12. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 5g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.