Mediterranean Rice

Name: Mediterranean Rice
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup thinly sliced celery; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 cup diced green bell pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and reserve liquid; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; salt and pepper; 3 cups cooked rice

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and reserve liquid
1 tablespoon tomato paste
salt and pepper
3 cups cooked rice

Directions

1

In a big skillet, over medium heat, cook the onions and garlic in oil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2

Add in the celery, thyme, and marjoram; cook and stir for 2 more minutes.
3

Add in the bell pepper; continue cooking and stirring for 2-3 more minutes.
4

Add in the drained tomatoes and tomato paste; stir to combine, crushing the tomatoes as you stir.
5

Add salt and pepper to taste;.
6

Add in the rice and stir to mix thoroughly.
7

If mixture is too dry, add some reserved tomato juice until you reach desired consistency.
8

When the rice is hot, the dish is ready to serve.