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Tomato Rice

This side dish consists of fresh (or canned) tomatoes and rice cooked to desired tenderness in chicken stock. Seasoned to perfection. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 Bay leaves Or use 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 medium red tomatoes, diced Or use 2 cans (14.5 ounces each).
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2-1/4 cups chicken broth
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over low-medium heat.
  • Add chopped onions and sauté gently for about 10 minutes or until semi-translucent.
  • Add Bay leaves, dried oregano and chopped tomatoes. Stir until well combined. Cook for about 5 minutes or until tomatoes break down and release their juices.
  • Add rice, chicken stock and season with salt and ground black pepper as preferred. Boil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Cover with lid. Reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes without removing lid.
  • After cooking, lift the lid and taste to check the seasoning. If desired, cook longer until desired tenderness. Add 1/4 cup of chicken stock if necessary.
  • Fluff up the cooked rice. Cover with lid and let stand for a couple of minutes.
  • If desired, sprinkle each serving with 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano (optional).