Spanish Rice for Wimps
Looking for a simple, crowd-pleasing side dish packed with comforting flavors? "Spanish Rice for Wimps" is the perfect easy recipe that delivers mild, savory goodness without the heat! Featuring fluffy white rice simmered in chicken broth and tomato sauce, this beginner-friendly dish gets a touch of depth from paprika and ground cumin. Toasted rice and sautéed onions elevate its flavor, while frozen peas add a pop of color and subtle sweetness. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan rice dish is a gentle introduction to Spanish-inspired cuisine, perfect for picky eaters or those who prefer milder tastes. Serve it alongside roasted chicken, tacos, or as a cozy standalone meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced white onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 cup tomato sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 0.5 cup frozen peas
Instructions
In a medium-sized skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the white rice to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly toasted.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the tomato sauce, paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and cook for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, sprinkle the frozen peas over the rice. Do not stir. Cover the pan again and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the pan from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 5 minutes to allow the rice to finish steaming.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork, mixing in the peas evenly, and serve warm. Enjoy your mild and easy home-cooked Spanish rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1347 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 472 mg | 10% | |
*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.
