Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 cup long grain white rice rinsed and drained
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add garlic and onion to the oil in the skillet and sauté for a minute or two.
- Add the rinsed and drained rice and sauté for 4-6 minutes or until the rice begins to lightly brown.
- Sprinkle on the salt and pepper, then add the tomato paste. Stir well to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir again. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Leave the lid on, turn off the heat, and let it sit until most of the remaining liquid has been absorbed.
Notes
Use low-sodium chicken broth for a healthier option.
For added flavor, consider mixing in vegetables like peas or bell peppers during cooking.
Make it a complete meal by adding grilled chicken or shrimp on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.