20 Minute Spanish Rice
Transform your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful 20-Minute Spanish Rice! This easy-to-make side dish combines tender white rice infused with aromatic garlic, sautéed onion, zesty tomato sauce, and a perfect blend of cumin and paprika for a bold, smoky finish. Simmered to perfection in chicken or vegetable broth, this one-pan wonder is ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an herby twist and pair it seamlessly with tacos, enchiladas, or any of your favorite Mexican-inspired mains. With minimal prep time and pantry-staple ingredients, this Spanish rice recipe is a lifesaver for busy weeknights and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Keywords: quick Spanish rice, Mexican side dish, one-pan rice recipe, easy weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 medium onion
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Finely chop the garlic and dice the onion.
Add the garlic and onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the white rice to the skillet and stir it into the garlic and onion mixture. Toast the rice for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it turns lightly golden.
Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth (or vegetable broth). Stir to combine.
Add the ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, and mix well.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid.
Let the rice cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Avoid removing the lid during cooking to allow the rice to steam properly.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 2-3 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork and sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro on top if desired.
Serve immediately as a side dish or alongside your favorite Mexican-inspired meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
625 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.4 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4401 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 391 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
