Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine rice and 2 cups of water in heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to boil; reduce heat and cook a total of 17 minutes, until rice is tender and water has evaporated.
- Meanwhile chop the whole onion; sauté onion in hot oil in nonstick skillet.
- Pit and cut up olives; wash, trim and coarsely chop tomatoes. When onion is tender add the olives and tomatoes and cook over high heat to evaporate liquid.
- Wash, dry and chop basil to make 2 tablespoons. Just before adding tomato mixture to rice, stir in basil. Add mixture to cooked rice and season with optional salt and with pepper.
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[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more seasoning or herbs.
Sssk Bago
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The olives and rice balanced out the flavor of the tomatoes perfectly.
Sakib Mizan
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover rice. The tomatoes and olives added a nice flavor and the dish was very easy to make.
Asad Ur Rehman
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and always turns out delicious. The rice is cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and olives add a wonderful flavor.
Laena Laenateaab
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The rice is fluffy and the tomatoes and olives add a nice savory flavor. I served it with grilled chicken and a side salad.
Zahid Ahmad
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The rice is cooked to perfection and the tomatoes and olives add a nice pop of flavor. I often add some chopped fresh basil at the end for an extra touch of freshness.
Masom Dil5
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The combination of tomatoes, black olives, and rice was delicious and flavorful. I especially appreciated the simplicity of the recipe - it was easy to follow and didn't require any hard-to-find ingredients.