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Tomato Rice
This Tomato Rice is made with brown rice, fresh tomatoes and warm Mediterranean spices. It's the perfect side dish and I'll show you how to prepare it!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 234 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain brown rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 roma tomatoes seeded and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Place the rice in a mesh sieve and rinse with cold water while agitating the rice with your hands to release as much starch as possible, until the water runs clear. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, one minute more. Stir in rinsed rice, tomato paste, cumin, cinnamon, chopped tomatoes, and salt, and cook until well combined, about 2 more minutes.
- Add vegetable stock and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and allow the rice to steam covered for 5 more minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve.
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Notes
- Storage: Place any leftover tomato rice in an airtight container and place it in the fridge. This rice will last up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
387mg
(16%)
Potassium
331mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
292IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 387mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 292IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.