Russian Tomato Rice
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- Serves 4
- Cooks in 40 mins (10m prep + 30m cook)
- Difficulty: easy
- Tastes:
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Estimated nutrition per serving
My best friend growing up was Russian. Her grandmother used to make a big pot of rice with tomatoes in it(whole tomatoes).It was the most simple yet delicious thing I’ve ever had. I tried to re-create it but I’ve never been able to get it right any ideas????
local_grocery_store Ingredients
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- 1.In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 2.Add rice to the saucepan and stir to coat with the oil and garlic.
- 3.Add the can of whole peeled tomatoes and vegetable broth to the saucepan and stir to combine.
- 4.Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 5.Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
lightbulb_outline Tips
- For added flavor, you can add diced onions or bell peppers to the saucepan when cooking the garlic.
- You can also use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth for a non-vegetarian version of this recipe.