Spanish Rice
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Spanish Rice
Description
This Spanish Rice begins with sautéing diced yellow onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeno in olive oil until softened. Finely minced garlic is added briefly for aroma. Toasting the rinsed basmati rice with spices such as cumin, oregano, and salt before adding liquids creates a deeper flavor complexity. Once toasted, tomato sauce and chicken broth are added, and the mixture is brought to a boil, then simmered covered until the rice cooks through.
The cooking method ensures the rice absorbs the rich tomato and broth flavors while remaining light and fluffy. The combination of vegetables and spices gives the dish a balance of sweetness, mild heat, and earthiness, while the chicken broth adds savory depth.
Spanish Rice makes an excellent side dish for Mexican or Latin-inspired meals, complementing tacos, grilled meats, or beans. It can be enjoyed immediately fresh off the stove.
Leftover rice can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days or frozen for three months. Reheat gently in the microwave in short intervals to preserve texture.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or the oil of your choice
- 1 yellow onion diced small, small
- ½ red bell pepper seeded and diced small (or the color of your choice, medium
- ½ jalapeno pepper concerned about the spiciness level? see the FAQs
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 cup long grain basmati rice rinsed
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 8 ounces chicken broth I used reduced sodium chicken broth, use vegetable broth to keep vegetarian
Instructions
- To a large nonstick skillet, add the oil, onions, bell pepper, jalapeno, and saute over medium high heat for about 4 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften stir very frequently.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir continuously.
- Add the rice, cumin, oregano, salt, stir, and cook for about 2 minutes, or until the rice is toasted and fragrant; stir nearly continuously. Tip - Do not skip this step because it's the toasting of the rice that causes it to be extra flavorful later.
- Add the tomato sauce, broth, bring it to a rolling boil, cover with a lid, reduce the heat to medium low, and simmer covered for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is done. Troubleshooting Tips for either soupy rice or hard rice are in the FAQs. It should be perfect as written, but if it's not, consult that section.
- Taste the rice, and if needed, make any necessary seasoning adjustments such as additional salt if desired. Serve immediately or use the rice as desired in burritos, tacos, in soups, or as desired.
Notes
- Store any leftover Spanish Rice airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat gently in the microwave for about 30 seconds to avoid drying out the rice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 516mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 493IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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