Rice with Tomato and Canned Tuna
Ingredients
- 2 cups Carolina® Jasmine Rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 can (28 oz) canned diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 cans (each 6 oz) good quality oil-packed tuna, drained and flaked
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
This quick, easy, and flavorful rice and tuna dish is loaded with tasty veggies and spices! It’s perfect for those who love meals with a bit of heat to them. Try it today!
Step 1
Cook rice according to package directions.Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook onion, red bell pepper, garlic, thyme, paprika, salt, pepper and cayenne for 5 to 8 minutes or until softened.Step 3
Stir in diced tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until flavors marry.Step 4
Stir in tuna and peas. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until tuna is heated through and peas are cooked.Step 5
Toss together rice and tuna mixture. Toss in lemon juice and parsley.Tip
Substitute thyme with fresh oregano or ½ tsp dried oregano.
The Perfect Meal
Filling and satisfying meals don’t have to be time-consuming or complicated. This tasty dish is a great example of that. Made with hearty grains, protein-packed tuna, and flavorful veggies and spices, you’re just minutes away from serving up a delicious meal that is perfect for sharing at the dinner table with friends and family, or for yourself with some tasty leftovers for lunch at the office the next day.
You can easily make satisfying meals like this one by following a very simple “formula”: grains + a protein + your favorite veggies + seasoning or dressing = a great dish. It’s hard to go wrong when including these four elements in your dishes as they are great sources of nutrients and protein, and they make for filling meals that won’t leave you hungry soon after. Make things even easier on yourself by using canned or frozen veggies and precooked protein, like the canned tuna used in this tasty recipe.
Make even more meals using your pantry staples like a rice bowl or a tasty Easy Rice Pudding treat!
Vegetarian-Style
While this particular recipe calls for tuna, the rest of the ingredients will pair well with tofu as well for a vegetarian option. And if tofu isn’t your favorite, try it with cooked chickpeas for a delicious alternative. Rice dishes like these are great because this amazing grain is the perfect base for so many combinations of veggies and seasonings. Mix things up and try it with your favorite veggies next time for some different flavors.
Don’t forget you can always make it a whole-grain meal by using Carolina® Jasmine Brown Rice instead of Jasmine White Rice.
