4.8 from 27 votes
Spanish Rice
Easy Spanish Rice is seasoned with saffron, cumin and tomato base- the perfect zesty Spanish flavors and beautiful colors.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 200 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Spanish
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Rinse rice in a colander under cold water until water runs clear.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat, add rice and brown for about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute an additional 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt, paprika cumin and saffron, stirring well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until no liquid remains and rice is cooked.
- Once cooked, use a fork to fluff the rice, then serve warm topped with fresh cilantro.
- 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
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
% 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.