Tomato and Garlic Fried Rice

A fast and delicious side dish using leftover rice! Tomato and Garlic Fried Rice is prepared with a hint of fresh lime, and the rustic flavours of onions, garlic, and tomatoes, this dish is sure to bring much needed life to any plate!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 large tomatoes, (quartered, seeds and pulp removed and discarded)
• 1 large onion, (roughly chopped)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups leftover cooked rice
• 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup green onions, (sliced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• fresh chopped parsley for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add the tomatoes, onions, vegetable oil, and garlic to a food processor. Pulse until finely pureed.
2. 2Pour the mixture into a large skillet and turn the heat to medium.
3. 3Add in the tomato paste, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to come to a bubbling heat. Continue to stir and cook the mixture for 3-5 minutes until the water from the tomato and the onion has reduced.
4. 4Add in the cooked rice and stir into the tomato and onion mixture. Stir well to fully coat the rice.
5. 5Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the rice has been fully reheated.
6. 6Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the green onions (saving just a few for garnish) and toss.
7. 7Plate the rice and garnish with the remaining green onions, parsley and a spritz of fresh lime.
8. 8Serve immediately.