Tomato Rice With Basil

Inge 1505's Note:

Quick and simple, this is nice with any fried meat or fish. Serve something green like salad, green beans or peas alongside for a nice contrast of colors. NOTE: Edited version for improved rice-water-ratio.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 1 cup diced tomato (fresh or canned)
• 1 cup hot water (3/4 cup if using canned tomatoes)
• 1 -2 garlic clove, cut into thin slices
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (use 1 t dried basil alternatively)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat oil, fry garlic until fragant but don't let it brown; Add tomates, stir until hot.
2. Add rice, basil, salt,(sugar, red pepper) and water; Bring to a boil, reduce heat to minimum and cook covered until done, 18-20 minutes.
3. Add black pepper and a little more fresh chopped basil if you like and serve garnished with some basil leaves.

Reviews

[evewitch]

I had to mess around with this because I had already dumped some rice in some water for another recipe (then realized I was missing an ingredient) so the amount of water I used might not have been right. I was also almost out of garlic so I only had one clove for a double batch. I used fresh tomatoes and dried basil. This was so good and easy, I am sure I will make it often! (Originally reviewed 4/8/10) Update: I made this again following the directions and think it does not have enough water as written. Some of the rice was not quite cooked. I would use 1 1/2 c. of water next time.

[teaborg]

I really enjoyed it! Awesome recipe. The only thing I would say is that I had to add more water during the cooking process. Also, steemed spinich was a great extra for it! Thanks again!