Tomato Basil Rice
Perfect to serve with chicken and fish, this tomato basil rice is a quick and easy recipe that will add some color and flavor to your plate.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 233kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice (210g)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- pinch black pepper
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil (about 4 leaves) (finely chopped)
- Fresh cherry tomatoes and fresh basil to serve.
Instructions
- Cook the rice in boiling water according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pan, put in the butter, black pepper, tomato paste and minced garlic and place on a medium heat. Stir together til the butter has melted.
- Take off the heat. Add the rice back to the pot, add in the fresh basil, stir to combine and serve.
Notes
- Rinse your rice before cooking. This helps to create light and fluffy grains that are less likely to stick together.
- Take care not to over cook the rice or it can become clumpy. When you drain it, let it sit for a few minutes before fluffing with a fork to separate the grains.
- Cook the rice in salted water to add flavor right from the start of cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg