Spanish Rice
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4.8
Spanish Rice
Description
The Spanish Rice begins by cooking the rice and diced onion in cooking oil over medium-high heat, stirring until the rice lightly browns, imparting a subtle toasted flavor and firm texture. Garlic is added next, cooking briefly to release aroma before mixing in tomato sauce, coating the rice evenly. The subsequent addition of chicken or vegetable broth provides moisture and depth of flavor.
The pot is brought to a boil, then covered and reduced to a simmer, allowing the liquid to absorb slowly into the rice over 20 to 25 minutes. The result is fully cooked rice with a slightly tangy and savory profile thanks to the tomato sauce and broth combination.
This rice pairs well with a variety of dishes such as grilled meats, beans, or stews. Its moist but not soupy texture allows it to complement rather than overshadow other flavors on the plate.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
- 1/2 onion diced, medium
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups broth chicken or vegetable
Instructions
- On medium-high heat add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to a 10 inch skillet. Add rice and diced onion stirring constantly until rice begins to lightly brown. Stir in garlic and reduce heat to medium.
- Add tomato sauce and stir until the rice pieces are coated. Stir in chicken or vegetable broth and with a spoon push the rice around the skillet forming an even layer. Return the heat to medium-high and when the rice begins to boil, cover and reduce the heat to simmer. Let cook for 20-25 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed in the rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 cup | |
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 164mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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