Lone Star Spanish Rice
Transform your mealtime with Lone Star Spanish Rice, a vibrant, Tex-Mex-inspired side dish that bursts with bold flavors and hearty comfort. This recipe combines fluffy, golden-browned long-grain white rice with a rich medley of diced tomatoes with green chilies, savory tomato sauce, and the earthy spices of chili powder and cumin. Sautéed onion and garlic add depth, while a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and optional lime wedges provide a refreshing finishing touch. Perfectly easy to make in just 35 minutes, this dish is simmered to perfection in chicken broth, ensuring rich, tender grains soaked with flavor. Ideal alongside tacos, enchiladas, or grilled meats, Lone Star Spanish Rice brings restaurant-quality charm to your home-cooked meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 whole lime, cut into wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch and ensure fluffy rice. Drain well.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the rinsed and drained rice to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes, until the rice turns golden and lightly toasty.
Stir in the tomato sauce, chicken broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet or saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed.
Remove the pan from the heat. Let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes to steam and finish cooking.
Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the chopped cilantro for fresh flavor.
Serve warm as a side dish, garnished with lime wedges if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
869 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.9 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4333 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.7 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1260 mg | 27% | |
*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.
