Flavorful Spanish Rice Recipe
Need a quick and tasty side dish? This flavorful Spanish Rice is perfect with tacos, burritos, or enchiladas, and it's ready in less than 30 minutes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 105kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice uncooked
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp chicken boullion
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted tomatoes with green chiles (Muir Glen brand is what I used)
- 4 oz tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 oz) can low sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Add rice to a large colander, rinse under cold water for 1 minute.
- In a large pan set over medium-high heat, add olive oil. When the oil is hot, add rice and sauté along with the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
- When the onion is tender and the garlic is translucent, add the bouillon, cumin, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, fire-roasted tomatoes with chilies, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is cooked throughout.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
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Notes
-If you like your rice to have less tomato flavoring, just add 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce.
-I garnished mine with a bit of chopped cilantro. This is totally optional but adds a bit of additional flavor.
To STORE Spanish Rice, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate it in the fridge for up to 4 days. To FREEZE, store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
To REHEAT, thaw in the refrigerator overnight if frozen. Then, reheat in a microwave-safe dish, covered, for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through. Alternatively, warm it on the stove in a covered pan over low heat, adding a splash of broth or water to keep it moist.
Nutrition
Serving: 6serving | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 0.05mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
