Spanish Rice
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Spanish Rice
Description
This Spanish Rice recipe starts by cooking rice in canola oil until the grains become somewhat translucent, which helps develop a slightly nutty flavor and improves texture. Adding chicken stock and tomato sauce with chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt lends a gentle spiced tomato character to the rice as it simmers covered.
The simmering allows the rice to absorb liquid and flavors slowly, producing grains that are fluffy and well separated with a moist consistency. The combination of spices provides warmth without overwhelming heat, making it a versatile side dish.
Spanish Rice works well as a complement to dishes like grilled meats, beans, or vegetables. Garnishing with fresh cilantro adds a bright herbal note, though it is optional based on taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 1/4 cups white rice uncooked
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- cilantro , optional
Instructions
- Add the canola oil and rice in a dutch oven on medium high heat, stirring until translucent (less white, more see-through-ish), about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin and garlic salt. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to simmer.
- Cover, cooking 20 minutes then letting rest an additional five minutes before fluffing.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 639mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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