Tomato Rice With Basil Recipes

TOMATO RICE WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Heat oil, fry garlic until fragant but don't let it brown; Add tomates, stir until hot.
• Add rice, basil, salt,(sugar, red pepper) and water; Bring to a boil, reduce heat to minimum and cook covered until done, 18-20 minutes.
• Add black pepper and a little more fresh chopped basil if you like and serve garnished with some basil leaves.

20-MINUTE BASIL, CHICKEN & TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken strips and cook until they are just done (4 to 6 minutes).
• Add onion, red pepper slices, and fresh garlic.
• Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until vegetables barely tender (4 to 5 minutes).
• Add water, tomatoes, and rice.
• Cover pan and continue cooking until mixture just comes to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking until rice is tender or liquid is absorbed (about 10 minutes).
• Remove cover; stir in basil leaves and Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate leftovers.

TOMATO AND PARMESAN RICE WITH BASIL

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine water, rice, and kosher salt, and bring to a boil.
• Stir once, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until water is absorbed and the rice is tender, 18 minutes.
• Before removing the rice from heat, sprinkle it with tomaotes and parmesan.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
• Fold in the basil before serving.

HARVEST TOMATO-BASIL RICE WITH PANCETTA

Steps:

• Heat in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the pancetta begins to render and the onions begin to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the drained tomatoes and heat through, about 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
• Place reserved tomato juice is a measuring cup; add enough water to make 2 cups liquid.
• In the same skillet, add the tomato juice-water mixture and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Rice Pilaf. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 6 minutes.
• Stir in pancetta, zucchini, onion, and tomato mixture. Heat through, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

BROWN RICE, TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil and add the rice and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Return to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed. Transfer the rice to a bowl.
• Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, remaining teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Pour over the rice. Add the tomatoes and basil. Mix well and check the seasonings. Serve at room temperature.