Red River Rice
Red River Rice is simple and versatile and something the whole family will enjoy.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 304kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup onion yellow, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for sauteing
- 1 ¼ cups rice
- 15 ouncec tomatoes can, diced 15 ½ ounces or close to it
- 13 ounces vegetable broth 13 ounces or close to it, low sodium to watch salt intake
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium sized saucepan.
- Add the onion and saute until translucent - about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, tomatoes with their juice, vegetable broth, salt and pepper.
- Heat to a boil and then cover and lower the heat to a simmer.
- Cook for about 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed into the rice.
- It will still be moist but absorbed.
- Taste the rice for tenderness.
- All set and ready to serve.
Notes
If your family likes spicier dishes you can use a can of tomatoes with herbs and spices included.
Nutrition
Serving: 12Ounces | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.7mg