Easy Spanish Rice

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6 Servings

  • Calories

    355 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Spanish

Easy Spanish Rice

Spanish Rice is an easy and delicious side dish that goes well with any Mexican or Mexican-inspired meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 vine ripened tomatoes quartered
  • 1 white onion quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic whole
  • 1 Jalapeño roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce
  • cup olive oil
  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • lime for serving
  • chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeño, and tomato sauce in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Set a heavy bottomed pot over medium high heat, add in the oil and rice. Continue to cook, stirring frequently until the rice is golden and toasted.
  3. Add in the tomato puree, broth, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  4. Once boiling reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer and cover. Cook 20 minutes then turn off the heat, let it sit for 10 minutes before uncovering. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 355kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 734mg (31%) Potassium 299mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 410IU (8%) Vitamin C 16.6mg (18%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 355kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 734mg 31%
Potassium 299mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 410IU 8%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 18%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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