Creole Rice With Tomatoes and Herbs
Updated February 6, 2023
- Total Time
- About 30 minutes
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Ingredients
1 cup raw rice
4 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup ripe red tomato cut into ¼-inch dice
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
43 grams carbs; 15 milligrams cholesterol; 243 calories; 2 grams monosaturated fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 6 grams fat; 1 gram fiber; 811 milligrams sodium; 4 grams protein; 2 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Rinse rice and drain well.
- Step 2
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice. Cook at full rolling boil exactly 17 minutes. Drain immediately and return rice to saucepan.
- Step 3
Meanwhile, heat butter in a saucepan and add onion. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add tomato, salt and pepper and cook briefly, stirring. Add this to the cooked rice and stir. Stir in basil and lemon juice. Serve.
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