Name: Tomatoes with saffron rice recipe
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves: 2
Ingredients: 2tbsps olive oil; 300g baby plum tomatoes, halved; Pinch of saffron strands; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped; 250g pack cooked microwave basmati rice; 2 good handfuls (60g/2oz) spinach leaves, washed; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Handful of small basil leaves; 4tbsps freshly grated Parmesan

By GoodtoKnow

last updated 13 July 2022

Top garlic, spinach and saffron flavoured rice with some tomatoes to make this quick and easy meal. Ready in just 15 mins, it's the perfect mid-week meal option. Perfect your rice cooking skills with our how to cook rice guide.

Ingredients

2tbsps olive oil
300g baby plum tomatoes, halved
Pinch of saffron strands
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
250g pack cooked microwave basmati rice
2 good handfuls (60g/2oz) spinach leaves, washed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Handful of small basil leaves
4tbsps freshly grated Parmesan

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Method

Heat a frying pan, add the oil and the tomatoes, in one layer, and cook for about 3 mins, to soften and colour them, but ensure they still hold their shape. Take out of the pan, using a draining spoon, and set aside.
Put the saffron in a cup with 4 tbsps hot water.
Add the garlic and rice to the tomato juices left in the pan, breaking the rice up with a fork. Then stir in the saffron and water, and the spinach. Let it wilt a little into the rice for a few mins. Season.
Stir in the tomatoes and basil leaves, sprinkle with a couple of tbsps of Parmesan, then serve with the extra Parmesan.

Top Tip for making Tomatoes with saffron rice

We tried and liked Tilda and M&S rice in packs. Look out for frozen rice, too. If you don’t want to use saffron, try the recipe with a pack of pilau rice for extra colour and flavour.

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