Tomato Basil Rice
Recipe video above. This is a copycat of the Tomato Basil Rice convenience packs sold at supermarkets. It's a seasoned rice flavoured enough that you can eat it plain. Ideal served on the side of many mains! Makes 3 cups of cooked rice.
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, cook until translucent, 2 - 3 minutes. Add basil and cook for 20 seconds - don't let it burn.
- Add remaining ingredients except basil. Mix until tomato paste is dissolved.
- Crush basil sprig in hand, drop on surface then push in (leave on surface, don't stir).
- Cover and bring to simmer, then immediately turn down heat to medium low (or low if stove is strong) and cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is fully absorbed - tilt saucepan to check.
- Remove from heat and set aside, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Remove basil sprig. Fluff with fork, taste for salt. Then leave to stand for another 5 minutes, uncovered. Stir through fresh basil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Protein4g
Carbs43g
Fat5g
245kcal
4gProtein
43gCarbs
5gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$3485.00
$3485.00
Per Serving
$871.00/serving
$871.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$6970.00 vs buying!
~$6970.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (82% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| olive oil | 0.5 tbsp | $10.00 |
| arlic cloves | 2 g | $3.00 |
| brown onion | 0.5 | $25.00 |
| dried basil | 0.25 tsp | $24.00 |
| 1 cup | - | |
| 0.25 cups | - | |
| tomato paste | 1 tbsp | $3.00 |
| paprika | 0.75 tsp | $19.00 |
| sugar | 1 tsp | - |
| sprig of basil with leaves | 1 | $1900.00 |
| finely chopped basil | 0.3333333333333333 cup | $1501.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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