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Southern Tomatoes and Rice

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Southern Tomatoes and Rice ~ Juicy, fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes and sweet Vidalia onion, simmered with white rice and a handful of simple ingredients, bring old-fashioned Southern flair to the dinner table! via @thiswifecooks

Southern Tomatoes and Rice ~

Juicy, garden fresh tomatoes and sweet Vidalia onion, simmered with white rice and a handful of simple ingredients, bring old-fashioned Southern flair to the dinner table!

Serve this easy rice dish as a savory side or toss in some Roasted Okra and plant-based sausage for a hearty one-pot meal.

Southern Tomatoes and Rice ~ Juicy, fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes and sweet Vidalia onion, simmered with white rice and a handful of simple ingredients, bring old-fashioned Southern flair to the dinner table!

Ingredients for Southern Tomatoes and Rice

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons Vidalia onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups vegan chicken-style broth
  • 2 cups fresh tomatoes, small diced

Ingredient Notes

  • Vegan Butter: This recipe calls for butter in place of more traditional bacon grease. If you want to to add a touch of smokiness to your rice, a dash or two of liquid smoke or smoked salt in lieu of regular salt will do the trick.
  • Vidalia Onion: White onion can also be used.
  • Long-Grain White Rice: The traditional variety of rice for this dish. If you opt to make this recipe with a different type of rice, note that this may affect the cooking time.
  • Salt and Pepper: Amounts given for this recipe should be used as general guidelines; season to taste.
  • Vegan Chicken-Style Broth: I like Better Than Bouillon’s No-Chicken Base.
  • Fresh Tomatoes: Fresh is best but if you must use canned tomatoes, a regular 14.5-ounce can, undrained, will work just fine. Look for petite diced tomatoes so you’re sure to get tomatoes in every bite.
Southern Tomatoes and Rice ~ Juicy, fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes and sweet Vidalia onion, simmered with white rice and a handful of simple ingredients, bring old-fashioned Southern flair to the dinner table!

How to Make Southern Tomatoes and Rice

STEP ONE: Into a medium pot over medium-high heat, add the butter. When the butter is melted, add the onion. Cook for 3 minutes, until tender, stirring frequently.

STEP TWO: Add the rice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the rice. Cook for 1 minute.

STEP THREE: Add the chicken-style broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Remove from heat and let the rice stand for 5 minutes.

STEP FOUR: Fluff the rice with a fork, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve hot.

Southern Tomatoes and Rice ~ Juicy, fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes and sweet Vidalia onion, simmered with white rice and a handful of simple ingredients, bring old-fashioned Southern flair to the dinner table!

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Southern Tomatoes and Rice ~ Juicy, fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes and sweet Vidalia onion, simmered with white rice and a handful of simple ingredients, bring old-fashioned Southern flair to the dinner table!
Southern Tomatoes and Rice ~ Juicy, fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes and sweet Vidalia onion, simmered with white rice and a handful of simple ingredients, bring old-fashioned Southern flair to the dinner table!

Southern Tomatoes and Rice

Juicy, fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes and sweet Vidalia onion, simmered with white rice and a handful of simple ingredients, bring old-fashioned Southern flair to the dinner table!
5 from 12 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: rice, tomatoes, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 254kcal
Author: Holly Gray
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 2 tablespoons Vidalia onion finely chopped
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups vegan chicken-style broth
  • 2 cups fresh tomatoes small diced

Instructions

  • Into a medium pot over medium-high heat, add the butter. When the butter is melted, add the onion. Cook for 3 minutes, until tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add the rice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the rice. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken-style broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Remove from heat and let the rice stand for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 531mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Giangi

    July 2, 2022 at 2:20 pm

    5 stars
    My all-time favorite rice. Thank you, we all love it and my husband is from the South and was just in heaven with each bite.

    Reply
  2. Sue

    July 2, 2022 at 4:55 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve never tried tomatoes and rice but these flavors are right up my alley! Going to make this as soon as tomatoes are in season here!

    Reply
  3. Andrea

    July 2, 2022 at 9:34 pm

    this rice dish turned out so good! such a great dinner idea!

    Reply
  4. Michelle

    July 2, 2022 at 10:16 pm

    5 stars
    I love making red rice, this was a little different from my usual method so I wanted to try it and it was delish!

    Reply
  5. Shelby

    July 2, 2022 at 11:49 pm

    5 stars
    A great way to use up all the fresh tomatoes this season!

    Reply
  6. Gina

    July 3, 2022 at 11:27 am

    5 stars
    One of my favorite ways to serve rice. I love that you used a Vidalia Onion :). Southern foods just grab my heart and fill my belly!

    Reply
  7. Emily

    July 3, 2022 at 2:28 pm

    5 stars
    Such and easy dish to make and packed with flavor!! I’m making this right now and saving this one for the future.

    Reply
  8. Nancy

    July 4, 2022 at 2:42 am

    5 stars
    Wow this simmered tomatoe and rice dish is so flavourful and juicy. Really hits the spot and makes for the perfect side

    Reply
  9. Katie

    July 5, 2022 at 6:45 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe! Super flavorful and unique, and the whole family loved it!

    Reply

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