Description
This Tomato Rice Skillet Dinner is a flavorful one-pan meal combining sautéed onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, and aromatic seasonings with tender long-grain white rice. Cooked entirely on the stovetop, it’s an easy, comforting dish perfect for a quick vegetarian dinner or side that’s both hearty and fresh with a touch of parsley garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Sauté onion: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Toast rice: Add the rinsed rice to the skillet and toast for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently until the edges of the rice become slightly translucent.
- Combine liquids and seasonings: Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices, vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano or Italian seasoning. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer gently for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all liquid has been absorbed.
- Rest and fluff: Remove the skillet from heat and allow it to stand, covered, for 5 minutes. After resting, fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the cooked rice with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Rinsing the rice before cooking removes excess starch for fluffier grains.
- You can substitute vegetable broth with water for a lighter flavor or use chicken broth if not vegetarian.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt depending on the broth’s sodium content.
- Add cooked beans or sautéed vegetables for extra protein and nutrition.
- Leftovers refrigerate well and reheat with a splash of water to restore moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: tomato rice skillet, vegetarian rice dinner, one pot rice dish, easy rice recipes, stovetop rice, quick vegetarian meal
