Greek Tomato Rice (Ntomatorizo) Vegan, Gluten & Dairy-Free

Greek tomato rice is a scrumptious side dish baked in the oven that can easily be turned into a quick & easy main meal. Simply toss your favorite ingredient in it and bake it all together.

📝 Ingredients

• olive oil
• 1 small onion (minced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 5-6 pieces of allspice
• 5-6 pieces of cloves
• 2 small bay leaves
• 2 loaded tablespoons double-concentrated tomato paste
• 1 small ripe tomato (grated)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1200 ml water or vegetable stock
• 300 grams / 10.6 oz long-grain parboiled rice

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 200°C / 392°F.
2. 2In a medium-sized cooking pot heat a good splash of olive oil.
3. 3Add onion and garlic and cook until softened.
4. 4Stir in the spices, tomato paste, and grated tomato.
5. 5Cook for 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly.
6. 6Pour in the water or vegetable stock and add the sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes more. Then turn off the heat.
7. 7In a baking dish, about 33x22cm/13x9-inch add the rice and pour the tomato sauce on top.
8. 8Bake for about 30 minutes or until the rice is cooked and absorbs all the water. Stir rice every now and then. NOTE: As the temperature for each stove may differ, it may need 5 minutes more or less baking. For this same reason taste the rice and add a little bit more water if needed.