Silky Egg and Tomato Rice Skillet
Jammy tomatoes and silky eggs fold through buttery rice for a quick skillet dinner with a gentle chili kick.
Prep: 10 · Cook: 18 · Total: 28 · Serves: 4 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.9/5 (189 reviews)
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This skillet has the spirit of tomato rice and soft scrambled eggs, combined into one pan for a fast and deeply savory dinner.
Story
Theo calls this the kind of dinner that earns a second stop at the pantry. The tomatoes go glossy, the rice catches every bit of juice, and the eggs turn into soft ribbons right at the end. Parmesan makes it rich without slowing anything down. Eat it from a bowl with the skillet still warm beside you.
By Theo
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups cooked white rice, chilled
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the onion, and cook for 4 minutes until soft.
- Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomatoes and salt, then cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes slump and their juices turn glossy.
- Fold in the cold rice and cook for 4 minutes, stirring, until the grains are hot and coated with tomato juices.
- Lower the heat, pour in the beaten eggs, and stir slowly for 1 to 2 minutes until the eggs form soft ribbons.
- Fold in the Parmesan, basil, lemon zest, and black pepper, then serve immediately while the eggs are silky.
Chef Tips
- Use chilled rice for distinct grains and a less sticky skillet.
- Keep the heat low when adding eggs so they stay creamy instead of firm.
- Add a splash of water if the tomatoes are dry or the rice needs loosening.
- A spoonful of chili crisp makes a great finishing accent.
Cook's Notes
- **Rice:** Spread hot rice on a sheet pan to cool quickly before refrigerating.
- **Eggs:** Stir gently and pull the pan while the eggs still look a little loose.
- **Tomatoes:** Use ripe cherry tomatoes for the sweetest sauce.
- **Heat:** Add chili crisp at the table so everyone can set their own level.