Spanish Rice Pronto
Transform your weeknight dinners with "Spanish Rice Pronto," a quick and flavorful one-pan dish that's ready in just 30 minutes! This vibrant recipe combines fluffy long-grain white rice with the aromatic richness of sautéed onions, garlic, and savory spices like cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Simmered in a delicious medley of chicken or vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes, and a touch of tomato paste, this dish is bursting with Spanish-inspired flavors. Perfect as a versatile side dish or a stand-alone meal, it’s finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for an optional pop of color and freshness. Easy, hearty, and undeniably satisfying, "Spanish Rice Pronto" is your go-to recipe for a comforting, homemade meal in no time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 14.5-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the long-grain white rice to the skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes (with juice), and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
Mix in the ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
Remove the skillet from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.5 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1065 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 362 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.
