Super Easy Spanish Rice 4 Ww Points
Transform your weeknight dinner game with this Super Easy Spanish Rice recipe! Packed with bold flavors from cumin, chili powder, and a touch of garlic, this light and satisfying dish delivers authentic Spanish-inspired taste in just 4 WW points per serving. A hearty blend of fluffy long-grain rice, zesty tomato sauce, and aromatic spices comes together effortlessly in under 35 minutes. Perfect as a flavorful side dish or a base for your favorite protein, this recipe keeps things simple without skimping on taste. Garnish with juicy diced tomatoes and fresh cilantro for an optional burst of vibrant color and freshness. Whether you're meal prepping or whipping up a quick family meal, this one-pot wonder is sure to become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.5 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 0.25 cup diced tomatoes (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a 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 another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the rice to the saucepan and toast it lightly, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and tomato sauce, then stir to combine.
Add the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to mix all the spices.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid.
Simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.
Remove the saucepan from heat and fluff the rice with a fork.
Optionally, garnish with diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.1 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 304 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.6 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 259 mg | 6% | |
*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.
