Southern Tomatoes And Rice
Southern tomatoes and rice is a simple, comforting side dish that transforms pantry staples into a flavorful Southern classic. Savory, slightly sweet, and rich with tomato flavor, it’s an easy recipe that’s perfect alongside everything from fried chicken to pork chops.
Some of the best Southern recipes are the ones made from simple ingredients that come together to create something much greater than the sum of their parts.
Southern tomatoes and rice is exactly that kind of recipe, using everyday pantry staples to make a comforting dish just like Grandma used to make.
The rice soaks up all the rich tomato flavor as it cooks, creating a savory side dish with just a touch of natural sweetness from the tomatoes.
It’s also incredibly budget-friendly and easy to make, making it a great option when you need a filling side dish without a lot of fuss.
This is just the thing to serve at a Sunday dinner, any weeknight, or even as a barbecue side dish.
No matter when you make it, one bite and you’ll want to put it on the table regularly!
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Butter– Salted or unsalted.
- Onion– Finely diced yellow onion.
- Rice– Long grain white rice.
- Diced tomatoes– A 14.5 ounce undrained can.
- Chicken broth– You can substitute veggie broth or chicken stock.
- Salt and pepper– To taste.
How to Make
Southern tomatoes and rice is one of the easiest side dishes you could make!
Just melt the butter in a large skillet set over medium heat.
Once the butter melts, add the onion and cook it until softened or about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Then stir the rice into the skillet to lightly toast it.
After about 1 to 2 minutes, stir in the tomato and broth and season it with salt and pepper.
Bring the mixture to a low boil.
Once it boils, turn the heat down to low.
Cover the skillet and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes or just until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Remove the skillet from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice, serve warm, and enjoy!
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat it in the microwave, adding more broth if needed.
Tips and Tricks
- Stir the onion while you are sautéing it to keep it from burning.
- Do not drain the canned tomatoes. You want all the juices to go into the skillet.
- Make sure to stir the rice every so often so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the skillet.
Other Easy Southern Side Dishes
Southern tomatoes and rice is a down home, budget friendly side dish.
Make it and enjoy!
Looking for other easy Southern side dishes?
Try these:
- Classic Potato Salad
- Mayonnaise Biscuits
- Creamed Corn Pudding
- Tomatoes & Macaroni
- Milk & Honey Corn On The Cob
- Four Bean Salad
- Cheesy Zucchini Rice
- Grandma’s Canned Green Beans
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Southern Tomatoes And Rice
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes undrained
- 2 cups chicken broth
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the butter to a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion, stir to coat, and cook until softened- about 3-4 minutes. Stir occasionally.2 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
- Add the rice to the skillet and stir everything together until evenly combined. Cook, stirring often for 1-2 minutes- just until lightly toasted.1 cup long grain white rice
- Stir in the tomato and broth, then season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce the heat to low.1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, 2 cups chicken broth, salt & pepper
- Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes- just until the rice is cooked tender and most of the liquid's been absorbed.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice, serve warm, and enjoy!
Notes
- Stir the onion while you are sautéing it to keep it from burning.
- Do not drain the canned tomatoes. You want all the juices to go into the skillet.
- Make sure to stir the rice every so often so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the skillet.
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