Basil Tomato Rice

Name: Basil Tomato Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Side Dishes
Ingredients: 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups uncooked instant rice; 1 medium green pepper, diced; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon salt

“Whenever my family wants something different to go with our grilled beef—or other entrees, I throw together this easy side. It’s so fresh-tasting, and I always have the ingredients on hand.” Sarah Rupe - Eldon, Iowa

Ingredients

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute pepper and onion in oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, basil and salt; heat through. Stir into rice.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 154 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 295mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.

Originally published as Tomato, Basil Rice in Healthy Cooking October/November 2009

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jules-phoenix

Jul 13, 2012

I omitted the gr pepper. My family absolutely loved this dish.
cynthiaelliott

Apr 12, 2010

Our family enjoyed this rice. Its' easy to make, the basil and tomatoes gave rice a different twist. I would definitely make it again.