Description
Spanish Rice is a quick, delicious side dish that’s as simple as cooking a pot of rice using chicken broth, tomato sauce, and seasonings. This easy Spanish Rice recipe will be your go-to side dish for Mexican entrees.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1 cup tomato sauce or puree
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup diced fresh tomatoes, seeded & drained (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, melt together olive oil and butter. Add rice and stir to coat with oil/butter. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 2 to 3 minutes, until rice is toasted.
- Step 2: Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, oregano, and diced tomatoes (if using). Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir well, reduce heat to low, place lid on pot, and cook at a gentle simmer for 20 minutes (or whatever amount of time is directed on your bag of rice). If rice is not quite tender or liquid is not absorbed after 20 minutes, replace lid and cook for 2 to 4 minutes longer.
- Step 3: Remove from heat, leave covered, and allow to rest for a few minutes. Fluff Spanish Rice with a fork and serve.
Notes
The amounts of liquid and the cooking time should be guidelines; follow the directions on your specific bag of rice. Keep the ratio of chicken broth to tomato sauce at approximately 50/50.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 169 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 425 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Spanish Rice, Mexican rice, side dish, easy rice