Description
Spanish Rice is a flavorful and easy one-pan side dish made with long grain rice, tomato sauce, garlic, onions, and spices. It pairs perfectly with a variety of Mexican or Tex-Mex dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes)
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add uncooked rice and toast, stirring frequently, until it turns light golden brown.
- Stir in chopped onions and garlic; cook until soft and fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce and broth, then season with salt, cumin, and chili powder.
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth to make the dish vegetarian.
- Add frozen peas, corn, or diced bell peppers for variation.
- Brown rice can be used with adjusted liquid and cook time.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Reheat with a splash of broth or water to retain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
