Tomato Rice Stew

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

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.
Tomato Rice Stew

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

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