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Spanish Rice

Learn how to make Spanish rice! This recipe is SO easy to make, and the fluffy, flavorful rice is the perfect side dish for Mexican mains like tacos and enchiladas.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ white onion diced
  • 1 cup basmati rice rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup diced fresh tomatoes or canned tomato sauce
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper stemmed, seeded, and chopped
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1½ cups vegetable broth

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a medium Dutch oven or pot. Add the onion and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until softened. Add the rice and cook for 2 minutes, or until fragrant and toasted.
  2. Stir in the tomato paste and garlic, then add the fresh tomatoes, jalapeño, salt, oregano, and broth. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
  3. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 more minutes. Fluff with a fork.