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Tomato Basil Rice

This quick & easy side dish is zesty & full of flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ripe tomato diced with juices, plus extra for garnish
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, cook onion in olive oil until it begins to soften, about 4 minutes. Add rice and cook 2-3 minutes or until the rice starts to brown a little bit.
  2. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes (with any juices), and garlic. Add salt & pepper to taste.
  3. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
  4. Remove from heat and rest 5 minutes before removing the lid. Add 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese and basil. Mix well.
  5. Place in a bowl, garnish with remaining parmesan cheese, additional basil and fresh tomatoes if desired.

Notes

  • Any variety of tomato will work, you'll want about 1 cup (a little more or less is ok) chopped tomatoes.If using dried basil, add 1 teaspoon along with the broth.
  • Brown rice, jasmine or basmati will work in this recipe but the cooking times will need to be slightly adjusted.
  • Optional: For some extra zip and zest, add 1 tablespoon tomato paste along with the broth.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 113 (6%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 492mg (21%) Potassium 137mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 82IU (2%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Calories 113 6%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 492mg 21%
Potassium 137mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 82IU 2%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.