Easy Spanish Rice
Transform your dinner side dishes with this Easy Spanish Rice recipe—a flavorful, one-pan wonder that pairs perfectly with your favorite Mexican and Tex-Mex meals. Featuring long-grain white rice toasted to golden perfection, this dish is infused with bold flavors from sautéed onions, garlic, and a vibrant blend of cumin, chili powder, and tomato sauce. Simmered in chicken or vegetable broth for a tender, fluffy texture, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Finish it off with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a burst of color and freshness. Whether you're serving it alongside enchiladas, tacos, or grilled chicken, this Spanish rice is guaranteed to be a delicious crowd-pleaser! Keywords: Easy Spanish rice recipe, Mexican side dish, one-pan rice recipe, quick and easy dinner sides.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small, diced onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons optional chopped cilantro
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium-sized skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the long-grain white rice to the skillet and toast it by stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes, until it starts to turn golden.
Pour in the tomato sauce, chicken or vegetable broth, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir gently to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid.
Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed. Avoid lifting the lid while the rice is cooking.
Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
670 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.4 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3266 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 408 mg | 9% | |
*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.
