Tomato Rice Stew
Description
This thick, rich blend of rice, spinach, potatoes, and tomatoes makes a filling, delicious meal.
Ingredients
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4 cups water
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2 cups uncooked white rice
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2 unpeeled potatoes, diced
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1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
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1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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1 tablespoon salt
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2 bay leaves
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1 (13 1/2 ounce) can whole leaf spinach, drained
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, drained and sliced
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1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Directions
1
In a large saucepan, mix the water, rice, potatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in basil, sugar, salt, and bay leaves. Cook about 15 minutes, stirring often, until potatoes and rice are tender but firm.
2
Mix spinach, stewed tomatoes, and lemon juice into the saucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, or until rice has finished cooking and the mixture has thickened.