If I had to describe this Avocado Basil Rice with Tomatoes in just five words, they'd be creamy, bright, fresh, tender and satisfying.
It's unexpected — a very green rice, dotted with red tomatoes - but absolutely delicious. It's a soothing mix of flavors and textures.
This rice dish combines the flavors of mild guacamole with tender, warm rice. It's a perfect side dish for spicy foods and bloody steaks.
I came up with this one afternoon while sitting on the beach, contemplating dinner. We were having steak with a chipotle honey sauce, and I wanted something that could stand up to those flavors. This was totally it.
What made this even better for me was that it took about 10 minutes to make. I used Trader Joe's frozen Jasmine Rice, and did everything else from scratch. Easy peasy.
When dinner is late to hit the table (it was) and you don't feel like spending a long time in the kitchen (I didn't), then a dish like this is a blessing.
Avocado-Basil Rice with Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 2 ripe Hass avocados, , pitted and peeled
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh basil, , finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, , minced
- salt and pepper, , to taste
- 1 medium tomato, , diced
- 4 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the avocado with the prongs of a fork. Stir in the lemon juice, basil, garlic, salt and pepper and tomato.
- Pour the hot white rice into the bowl and stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately.
Hmm, I'm thinking I'll have to try this with cilantro instead of basil for our next taco night! It sounds amazing and I love anything with avocados! 🙂
This looks great! Not usually a rice fan but this sounds yummy...and something about the green makes it fun!
I'm familiar with cilantro rice, but I've never seen avocado rice before!
You’re a genius! This became my favorite thing to eat whenever I have leftover rice. ❤️
So glad you like it too!
Used dried basil because that's all we had. This is super yummy. Gluten free and vegan. Yum!
So glad you liked it!