Description
Spanish Rice is a classic Mexican-inspired side dish made with rice, tomato sauce, and seasonings. It’s easy to prepare in one pan and pairs perfectly with a variety of main dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- Optional: chopped fresh cilantro or lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the rice and cook, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown.
- Stir in the chopped onion and garlic; cook for 2–3 minutes until onion is soft.
- Pour in the chicken broth and tomato sauce. Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with cilantro or lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian version.
- Add a diced jalapeño for extra heat.
- Mix in frozen corn or peas for added texture.
- Stir in cooked ground beef or shredded chicken to make it a main dish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat with a splash of water or broth to restore moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
