Tomato and Garlic Fried Rice
Servings: 6
Calories: 170kcal
A fast and delicious side dish using leftover rice! Tomato and Garlic Fried Rice is prepared with a hint of fresh lime, and the rustic flavours of onions, garlic, and tomatoes, this dish is sure to bring much needed life to any plate!
Print Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 large tomatoes, quartered, seeds and pulp removed and discarded
- 1 large onion, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups leftover cooked rice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add the tomatoes, onions, vegetable oil, and garlic to a food processor. Pulse until finely pureed.
- Pour the mixture into a large skillet and turn the heat to medium.
- Add in the tomato paste, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to come to a bubbling heat. Continue to stir and cook the mixture for 3-5 minutes until the water from the tomato and the onion has reduced.
- Add in the cooked rice and stir into the tomato and onion mixture. Stir well to fully coat the rice.
- Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the rice has been fully reheated.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the green onions (saving just a few for garnish) and toss.
- Plate the rice and garnish with the remaining green onions, parsley and a spritz of fresh lime.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg