Spanish Rice Recipe
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Spanish Rice Recipe
Description
This Spanish Rice recipe begins by frying the rice in vegetable oil until golden brown, which imparts a nutty flavor and helps keep grains separate. Chicken bouillon dissolved in water adds savory depth, while tomato sauce contributes moisture and color. Garlic, cumin, salt, and garlic pepper season the rice, which is simmered covered, stirring occasionally until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
The cooked rice is fluffy with a slight tomato tang and subtle warmth from spices. Garnishing with fresh cilantro adds brightness. This rice serves well alongside Mexican or Tex-Mex dishes, complementing meats, beans, and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 cube chicken bouillon flavored
- 4 cups water (or 4 cups chicken lower sodium chicken broth - and no bouillon)
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- dash garlic pepper
Topping
- cilantro optional, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Heat oil in large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add rice and cook, stirring until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Combine bouillon and water in a microwave-safe container and microwave for 3 minutes.
- When rice is brown, add bouillon mixture, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, cumin and garlic pepper to the pan.
- Stir and cover the pan. Let simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until all is cooked and there is no liquid left. Fluff before serving and top with cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 447mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 173IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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