Flavorful Spanish Rice

Flavorful Spanish Rice

 

Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

25 mins

 

This flavorful spanish rice is a perfect side dish to serve along with tacos, burritos or enchiladas! Start to finish, it's ready to go in less than 30 minutes!

Author: Natalie

 

Yield: 6-8 servings

 

Ingredients

• 1 c. uncooked white rice
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• ½ yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. tomato/chicken bullion
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• ¼ tsp. paprika
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• ½ (14.5oz) can diced fire roasted tomatoes with green chilies (Muir Glen brand is what I used)
• ½ (8oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5oz) can low sodium chicken broth

Directions

1. Add rice to a large colander, rinse under cold water for 1 minute.
2. In large pan set over medium high heat, add olive oil. When the oil is hot, add rice and sauté along with the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
3. When the onion is tender and the garlic is translucent, add the bullion, cumin, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, fire roasted tomatoes with chilies, tomato sauce and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is cooked throughout. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

-If you like your rice to have less tomato flavoring, just add 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce.
-I garnished mine with a bit of chopped cilantro, this is totally optional, but adds a bit of additional flavor.

Recipe source: Life Made Simple