Description
Spanish rice is a colorful and flavorful side dish that elevates any meal. Infused with aromatic spices, diced vegetables, and a rich tomato base, this dish is perfect for taco nights or as a comforting standalone option. Easy to prepare and adaptable to your pantry staples, Spanish rice is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Saut? chopped onion and diced bell pepper for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and stir for another minute until golden.
- Mix in the rice, ensuring each grain is coated with oil.
- Pour in tomato sauce, cumin, salt, and water or broth; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg