Simple Stovetop Red Rice

Many cultures have a variation of this easy rice dish where rice is cooked with tomatoes. This one is seen a lot in the Lowcountry, especially in South Carolina. My dear friend Rebecca grew up with a similar version that her mom, Shirley Bull, put on the table alongside fried freshwater fish. I prefer the ease of baking the side dish in the oven so I don’t have to fret about scorching the bottom. You can add ½ cup chopped green bell pepper and ½ cup chopped