Spanish Rice

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4.8

27 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    200 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Spanish

Spanish Rice

Easy Spanish Rice is seasoned with saffron, cumin and tomato base- the perfect zesty Spanish flavors and beautiful colors.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 8 ounces plain tomato sauce
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch cumin
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • Cilantro- Optional for Topping
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Instructions

  1. Rinse rice in a colander under cold water until water runs clear.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium heat, add rice and brown for about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute an additional 1 minute.
  3. Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt, paprika cumin and saffron, stirring well.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until no liquid remains and rice is cooked.
  5. Once cooked, use a fork to fluff the rice, then serve warm topped with fresh cilantro.
  6. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
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Notes

  • Instant Pot Instructions: Cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 7 minutes then let the Instant Pot fully natural release. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 200kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 332mg (14%) Potassium 368mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 161IU (3%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 200 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 200kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 332mg 14%
Potassium 368mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 161IU 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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