
Crispy Cheddar Tomato Rice
A flavorful and satisfying dish featuring tender basmati rice tossed in a vibrant tomato sauce, topped with crispy cheddar cheese.
Equipment Needed
- 8x8 inch baking dish
- Large Skillet
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2.00 tablespoonsOlive Oil(High smoke point for best results)
- 1.00 mediumYellow Onion(Finely chopped)
- 1.00 smallGreen Chili(Finely chopped, or omit for milder flavor)
- 10.00 mediumPlum Tomatoes(Halved)
- 1.00 teaspoonKosher Salt(Adjust to taste)
- 3.00 cupsCooked Basmati Rice(Use your favorite method)
- 1.00 cupShredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese(For extra flavor)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Add onion and green chili; cook until softened and slightly caramelized (5-7 minutes).
Estimated time: 7 minutes
Add tomatoes and salt; cook until tomatoes break down into a sauce (5-6 minutes).
Estimated time: 6 minutes
Stir in cooked rice and transfer to an 8x8 inch baking dish.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the rice.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Let cool slightly before serving.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Serve hot and enjoy!
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, if desired.
Estimated time: 1 minutes