Creamy Pepper & Egg Rice Bowl with Buttered Bread
25 min
Mediterranean Fiesta Tomato Rice
A vibrant fusion rice dish combining Italian tomato flavors, Greek simplicity, and Mexican warmth. This one-pot meal is loaded with aromatic garlic, sweet onions, and rich tomato goodness—perfect for beginners who want impressive results with minimal effort.
35 min
Easy
4 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet4/10
Salty4/10
Sour4/10
Umami6/10
Spicy2/10
🥄 Texture
The rice will be tender and fluffy with a slightly moist, saucy finish from the concentrated tomato liquid. Small soft tomato pieces and lightly translucent onion bits add gentle, pulpy texture throughout.
👃 Aroma
A bright tomato-forward aroma is complemented by warm garlic and sweet onion notes, with a light herbaceous olive oil background. The scent is savory and inviting, leaning more toward cooked tomato and aromatics than spices.
🍷 Pairs Well With
A crisp dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or a light pilsner; non-alcoholic options include sparkling water with lemon or a cold iced tea.
🥗 Side Dishes
Grilled or roasted Mediterranean vegetables (zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers), a Greek salad or simple cucumber-tomato salad, tzatziki or hummus with warm pita, or simply roasted chicken or grilled fish and a sprinkling of crumbled feta.
Ingredients(9 items)
- 12 cups rice (uncooked)
- 21 large onion (diced)
- 32 medium tomatoes (diced)
- 44 cloves garlic (minced)
- 51 cup concentrated tomato juice
- 63 tablespoons olive oil
- 74 cups water
- 81 teaspoon salt
- 9½ teaspoon black pepper
Nutrition Information(per serving)
385
Calories
7g
Protein
62g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until they become soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.
- 2
Add minced garlic to the pot and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then add the diced tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, stirring gently.
- 3
Pour in the concentrated tomato juice and water. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add the uncooked rice to the boiling liquid. Stir once, then reduce heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- 5
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 2 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, taste it, and add more salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.
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