Tomato Rice Stew

Savory blend of rice and vegetables for a cold rainy day. Filling and delicious. Serve before bedtime because it has a tendency to make you feel warm, calm and tired.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 200 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups uncooked white rice
• ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 unpeeled potatoes, diced
• 1 (13.5 ounce) can whole leaf spinach, drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, drained and sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, mix the water, rice, potatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in basil, sugar, salt, and bay leaves. Cook about 15 minutes, stirring often, until potatoes and rice are tender but firm.

Step 2

Mix spinach, stewed tomatoes, and lemon juice into the saucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, or until rice has finished cooking and the mixture has thickened.