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!

I can't say for sure how dishes like Tomatoes and Rice originated, but if I had to guess, I'd say out of necessity. And that was probably the need to feed lots of mouths for

Rotel Mexican Rice – White rice, butter, chicken broth, taco seasoning, cumin, and Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles.

A Southern Lowcountry recipe made from rice cooked with bacon and a tomato broth seasoned with peppers and onions perfected by the Gullah and Geechee.

I can't say for sure how dishes like Tomatoes and Rice originated, but if I had to guess, I'd say out of necessity. And that was probably the need to feed lots of mouths for

Tomatoes and Rice is an old fashioned, classic Southern family favorite side dish. Sweet onion is sautéed in bacon grease before adding Basmati rice and fresh or canned tomatoes.

We try to eat red meat only once a week and the rest of the week we eat chicken, fish or pasta. I also don’t do meatless Mondays…Someone (Dave) asked me for recipes for meatless Mondays…

Tomato Rice comes super handy made with leftover rice and pantry staples like tomato sauce and paste. A 15 minute meal that the whole family will love.

This EASY Tomato Rice is so versatile -- you can serve it with nearly any protein or vegetable. Plus, you can customize it so easily!

Classic Southern side dish of tomatoes and rice