Mediterranean Tomato Rice

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"I serve this along side a plate full of grilled vegetables. Yummy!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and reserve liquid
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• salt and pepper
• 3 cups cooked rice

directions

1. In a big skillet, over medium heat, cook the onions and garlic in oil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Add in the celery, thyme, and marjoram; cook and stir for 2 more minutes.
3. Add in the bell pepper; continue cooking and stirring for 2-3 more minutes.
4. Add in the drained tomatoes and tomato paste; stir to combine, crushing the tomatoes as you stir.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste;.
6. Add in the rice and stir to mix thoroughly.
7. If mixture is too dry, add some reserved tomato juice until you reach desired consistency.
8. When the rice is hot, the dish is ready to serve.

Reviews

[Derf2440]

Lovely rice recipe, we enjoyed it and I will make it again. nice combination of spices and veggies. It went well with our Mediterranean fish dinner. Thanks for posting.

 

[MamaCooks]

This made a delicious side dish to go with the Mediterranean Chicken Breasts (#351722). I prepared this as written with one exception. I did add about 8 oz. of black olives, cut in half, at the end of cooking time. A nice light side like this will have a regular spot in my meal planning. Thanks for sharing the recipe.