Name: Green Rice with Tomatoes | Epicurious
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups coarsely chopped parsley and/or cilantro (in any proportion); 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Juice of 1/2 lime (or more); 1/2 (or more) garlic clove; 1 1/2 tsp. (or more) kosher salt; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped salted, roasted almonds, divided; 3 cups cooked basmati rice or other grain (such as brown rice, barley, or farro); 1 avocado, cut into 1/2" pieces; 1 scallion, thinly sliced; 4 hard-boiled eggs, each cut into 4 wedges; 2–3 medium tomatoes (preferably heirloom; about 1 lb. total), cut into 1/2"-thick wedges

Photo of green rice with egg and tomatoes

Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

A batch of herby rice is a natural partner to peak-season tomatoes. But don’t forget about this rice once those tomatoes are gone. Green rice works in any season—paired with roasted squash, crispy-skinned fish, or big pieces of fresh cheese, such as paneer.

Recipe information

Total Time
15 minutes
Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

3 cups coarsely chopped parsley and/or cilantro (in any proportion)

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Juice of 1/2 lime (or more)

1/2 (or more) garlic clove

1 1/2 tsp. (or more) kosher salt

1/4 cup coarsely chopped salted, roasted almonds, divided

3 cups cooked basmati rice or other grain (such as brown rice, barley, or farro)

1 avocado, cut into 1/2" pieces

1 scallion, thinly sliced

4 hard-boiled eggs, each cut into 4 wedges

2–3 medium tomatoes (preferably heirloom; about 1 lb. total), cut into 1/2"-thick wedges

Preparation

Step 1
Blend herbs, oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and 2 Tbsp. almonds in a blender or food processor until a smooth pesto-like sauce forms. Taste and add more lime juice, garlic, and/or salt if desired—you want the sauce to be well seasoned.
Step 2
Toss rice with 3/4 cup sauce in a medium bowl. Add avocado and scallion and gently toss again.
Step 3
Divide rice mixture among shallow bowls. Top each with egg and tomato, dividing evenly. Drizzle some remaining sauce over. Top with remaining 2 Tbsp. almonds.

TagsRice Bowl Grain Bowl Rice Rice & Grains Main Side Lunch Dinner Gluten Free Dairy Free Vegetarian Quick Easy No-Cook Epicurious

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