TOMATO RICE PILAF

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Make and share this Tomato Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hag chef

Categories     Rice

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
2 cups white basmati rice
2 teaspoons sea salt
4 cups chicken stock, heated
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread (or turmeric)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic (5 cloves)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a small Dutch oven or large saucepan, add the onions, and cook over low heat for 10 minutes, or until translucent but not brown.
  • Stir in the rice and 2 teaspoons of salt and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add the hot stock and the saffron and cook, covered, over the lowest heat for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  • Optional, transfer the rice to a baking dish, add the stock and bake at 350 F for 50-60 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium sauté pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add the garlic, and cook over low heat for 50 seconds. Add the drained diced tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring from time to time. When the rice is done, add the tomato mixture, 3/4 teaspoon salt, the pepper, parsley, and Parmesan, Stir with a fork, season to taste, and serve hot.

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