Recipes with Tomatoes and Rice
Tomatoes and rice complement each other beautifully. Together they create meals that are greater than the sum of their parts.
4 Recipe Ideas
Tomatoes Rice Bowl
A nourishing grain bowl with rice and roasted tomatoes with tahini dressing.
Tomatoes Fried Rice
Rice stir-fried with tomatoes, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame.
Rice Stuffed with Tomatoes
Rice stuffed with a savory tomatoes filling, baked until golden.
One-Pot Tomatoes and Rice
Tomatoes and rice cooked together in one pot with broth and seasonings.
Cooking Tips
🍅 Tomatoes
- Store ripe tomatoes at room temperature for best flavor — never in the fridge.
- Add a pinch of sugar to tomato sauce to balance acidity.
- Blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds to easily peel the skin.
Nutrition: Excellent source of lycopene, vitamin C, and potassium. One medium tomato has 22 calories.
Storage: Keep unripe tomatoes on the counter. Use ripe tomatoes within 5 days.
🍚 Rice
- Rinse rice 2-3 times before cooking to remove excess starch.
- Use a 1:1.5 ratio of rice to water for fluffy results.
- Let rice rest covered for 10 minutes after cooking, then fluff with a fork.
Nutrition: Good source of energy and manganese. Brown rice adds fiber and B vitamins.
Storage: Dry rice lasts 2+ years. Cooked rice keeps 4-6 days refrigerated.
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