Description
This Spanish Rice recipe is a vibrant, comforting dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for pairing with various meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and lightly toast for about 2 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes (with juice), broth, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork once tender and liquid is absorbed.
Notes
For best results, use long-grain rice and consider adding bell peppers or corn for enhancements.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg