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Spanish Rice

Fluffy homemade Spanish rice simmered in tomato and broth with aromatic spices for a classic, flavorful side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Rice Base
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce
  • 1.75 cups chicken or vegetable broth

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan with lid
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add rice and toast for 3–5 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. Stir in onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  4. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, pepper, and salt. Stir well.
  5. Mix in tomato sauce until rice is evenly coated.
  6. Pour in broth, stir once, and bring to a gentle boil.
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  8. Remove from heat, rest 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, squeeze fresh lime juice over the rice before serving.