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Southern Tomatoes and Rice

Delicious Southern Tomatoes and Rice for Comforting Family Meals

Southern Tomatoes and Rice is a comforting dish that combines juicy tomatoes and fluffy rice, perfect for any family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter Add richness and flavor; substitute with margarine or omit for dairy-free.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Enhances flavor; can be replaced with vegetable oil or omitted.
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice Acts as the base; brown rice can also be used.
Flavor Ingredients
  • 1 medium Vidalia onion Provides sweetness; yellow onions can be substituted.
  • 2 cups chicken stock Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances taste; adjust to preference.
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Adds subtle heat; freshly ground is preferred.
Tomato Ingredients
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes Contributes moisture; use fresh if preferred.

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Allow the butter to become bubbly but not brown.
  2. Add uncooked long-grain white rice to the pot and stir for about 2 minutes until slightly translucent.
  3. Incorporate diced Vidalia onion into the pot, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
  4. Pour in chicken stock and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
  6. Carefully add diced tomatoes with their juices to the pot. Stir, cover, and simmer for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. Remove the pot from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

To avoid dryness when reheating, cover the pot and add a splash of chicken stock.

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