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Moroccan · PANTRYHOP RECIPE

Moroccan tomato rice with herbs

35 minutes · 4 servings · vegan

Not a classic tagine, but a common Moroccan home-style side built on familiar flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 3/4 cups water or broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Let’s make it

  1. Cook onion and garlic in oil for 4 minutes.
  2. Stir in rice, tomato paste, salt, cumin, and broth.
  3. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low 18 minutes.
  4. Rest 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  5. Finish with parsley and serve.

This simple rice is mild and easy to portion for children.

Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.

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