Basil Tomato Rice Recipe
“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.â€
Sarah Rupe - Eldon, Iowa
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 6
contains white meat
tree nut free
nut free
gluten free
red meat free
shellfish free
dairy free
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cups uncooked instant rice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 medium tomatoes seeded and chopped
- 1 medium green pepper diced
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- Carbohydrate 60.4669736111111 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.431360555555556 g
- Fiber 2.52306941829787 g
- Protein 6.14573416666667 g
- Saturated Fat 0.116623888888889 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (175g)
- Sodium 186.222222222222 mg
- Sugar 57.9439041928132 g
- Trans Fat 0.0714248888888889 g
- Calories 277 calories
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. Yield: 6 servings. Originally published as Basil Tomato Rice in Healthy Cooking October/November 2009, p55 Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 154 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 295 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 2 starch. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend
