Description
Spanish rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transforms any meal into a festive celebration. With its savory spices and colorful ingredients, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. Each bite bursts with rich flavors, making it a beloved favorite around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and bell pepper until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in long-grain rice and toss to coat.
- Pour in tomato sauce and chicken broth, stirring gently.
- Sprinkle cumin and paprika over the mixture; stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for about 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Fluff the rice with a fork after cooking, adding chopped cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg