Description
This Spanish Rice recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses. With simple ingredients and a stovetop preparation method, you can enjoy delicious, aromatic rice in no time.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
Seasonings:
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Rice: Heat olive oil in a saucepan, add rice, and cook until golden.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Liquids: Pour in broth and tomato sauce, bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Rest and Fluff: Let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.
Notes
- You can use brown rice, adjusting cook time and liquid.
- Garnish with cilantro or lime juice for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
