Tomato And Basil Rice
Tomato and Basil Rice is a flavorful, comforting dish with a vibrant tomato base complemented by fresh basil and topped with Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a side dish for gatherings, it combines simple ingredients to create a satisfying, aromatic meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the minced onion until translucent.
- Add the mashed whole tomatoes and water to the pan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chopped basil.
- Bring the mixture back to a boil, then add the rice and stir.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).