Portuguese Tomato Rice

I've said before that Portuguese rice is an important part of Portuguese cuisine. It makes an appearance at just about every meal (if you're not having rice you're having potatoes). Having plain rice regularly can get boring so it's nice to put a little variety into your rice. I don't enjoy tomatoes, but I like this rice. This is a good way to sneak some lycopene into your or your kid's diet.




Portuguese Tomato Rice

INGREDIENTS:

2 tbsp. canola oil (or vegetable oil)
1/4 Vidalia onion, finely minced
2 medium red tomatoes, seeded and peeled
1 pinch garlic powder
1 Knorr chicken bouillon cube
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups water
a pinch of salt
a pinch of pepper

DIRECTIONS:

• Dice tomatoes into small cubes
• In a medium saucepan, add the oil, onion, and garlic powder. Sauté over medium heat until soft
• Add the tomatoes. Cook for about 2 minutes
• Add the water. Crumble in the bouillon cube. Add the salt and pepper.
• Add the rice. Mix. Bring to a boil. Taste to see if it needs more seasoning. If so, add more salt or pepper to taste. 
• Cover. Turn the heat down to low. Cook for 20 minutes.

Source: A Yum Yums Original

Link Ups

Chef in Training
Table for 7