Tomato Basil Rice

This flavorful and easy rice is a fun way to switch up your plain white rice! It’s delicious and pairs well with everything!

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Tomato Basil Rice

This flavorful rice comes together in 30 minutes and is so delicious! This is such a fun way to mix up your traditional white rice and try something with more flavor. While it is Italian flavors, this pairs well with most things!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Long grain white rice Rinsed until water is clear
  • .5 Sweet Onion, Diced
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 1.5 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 Roma Tomato, Deseeded and Diced
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth

Instructions
 

  • Over medium heat, saute your onions for about 7-8 minutes or until translucent and light brown.
  • Add your tomato paste and garlic and combine well. Saute for another 4-5 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add diced tomatoes, basil and salt. Combine well and saute for a couple of minutes.
  • Add your uncooked cup of rice and mix until well combined. Saute for a couple of minutes.
  • Add your chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower the temperature down to simmer, cover with a lid and let it cook for 25 minutes. Fluff with a fork.