Creamy Tomato Rice Recipes

TOMATO RICE WITH CRISPY CHEDDAR

Steps:

• Adjust an oven rack to the highest position and heat the oven to 500 degrees.
• In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and chile, spread them out in an even layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and starts to lightly char, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Increase the heat to high and add the tomatoes, using the back of a wooden spoon to lightly crush them. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down into a chunky sauce, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the salt and remove from heat.
• Stir in the cooked rice and transfer to an 8-inch square (or similar size) baking dish. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top in an even layer.
• Switch the oven to broil and place the baking dish on the oven rack closest to the broiler. Broil until the top bubbles and turns golden brown, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

CREAMY TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• Cook the rice according to the package directions.
• Melt the butter and saute the onion in it until softened.
• Mix with the cooked rice and broth. Cook for about 5 minutes.
• Add the cream cheese and tomatoes. Stir until the cream cheese has melted and the tomatoes are warmed.
• Place in serving dish and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

CREAMY TOMATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Tip the chopped tomatoes and half the stock into a food processor and pulse until smooth. Pour into a saucepan with the remaining stock, bring to a gentle simmer and keep over a low heat.
• Meanwhile, place the butter and oil in the base of a large saucepan and heat gently until the butter has melted. Add the onion and gently cook for 6-8 mins until softened. Stir in the garlic and rosemary, then cook for 1 min more. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1 min.
• Start adding the hot stock and tomato mixture about a quarter at a time. Let the risotto cook, stirring often, adding more stock as it is absorbed. After you have added half the stock, add the cherry tomatoes. After 20-25 mins, the rice should be creamy and tender, the cherry tomatoes softened and all of the stock should be used up.
• Cover and leave for 1 min, then stir in the basil. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan and a good grinding of black pepper.

SPICY CREAMY TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• Finely chop the onion, peppers, garlic, chilli and ginger.
• In a large wok, gently fry the onion, peppers, garlic, chilli and ginger along with the spices in vegetable oil.
• Stir in the rice (enough for 2 persons or alter the amount and the other ingredients to cater to your needs). Ensure that the rice has been coated in the oil and spices.
• Add the can of chopped tomatoes and follow with boiling water that has been mixed with a stock cube.
• Bring the mixture to the boil again and let simmer for 15 mins, or until the rice has cooked.
• Stir in the cream and season to taste - allow to simmer gently for a further 5-10 minutes.

CREAMY TOMATO SOUP WITH RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan and add olive oil, onion, basil and salt and pepper.
• Stir and cook onions for 3-4 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and tomato paste.
• Gently simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
• Blend 5 T chicken broth with flour. Add to the tomato mixture, stir and add remaining broth.
• Bring to a simmer and continue simmering for 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent scorching.
• Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Drain.
• When ready, puree soup with an immersion blender or regular blender.
• Return to heat. Add sugar and cream/milk. Simmer 5 more minutes.
• Place a serving of rice in each soup bowl (1/4 c or more, depending on how thick you like it) and pour the tomato puree over. Stir and serve.