4.7 from 66 votes
Veggie-Packed Spanish Rice
A simple, hands-off side dish filled with peppers, carrots, corn and peas. Infused with plenty of tomato and spices!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 medium green pepper diced
- 1 large carrot peeled and diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups long grain white rice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes*
- 2 ⅔ cups vegetable broth
- ¾ cup frozen corn kernels
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add in the onion, pepper and carrot. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the rice. Cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently (and then almost constantly toward the end of the 6 to 8 minutes), until the rice is lightly golden brown.
- Add in the tomato paste and stir to combine, then stir in the tomatoes, the broth, corn, peas, cumin, chili powder and salt. Increase the heat and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat and let gently simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the rice stand covered for 5 to 10 minutes untouched.
- Fluff the rice with a fork. Taste and season with additional salt if needed, then garnish with the cilantro.
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Notes
- *Measure out the 1 cup from a can of crushed tomatoes. You can refrigerate or freeze the rest for another use.
Nutrition Information
Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
289mg
(12%)
Potassium
398mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2135IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 289mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2135IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.