RICE WITH TOMATOES AND BLACK OLIVES

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup long-grain rice
6 ounces whole onion or 5 ounces chopped onion (ready-cut) (1 1/3 cups)
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 large Italian, French or Greek olives
1 1/4 pounds ripe field tomatoes
Basil
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
Freshly ground black pepper

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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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more seasoning or herbs.


Sssk Bago
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.