Description
Learn how to make flavorful Homemade Spanish Rice with this easy-to-follow recipe! This classic Mexican side dish features fluffy rice cooked in a delicious blend of tomato sauce, spices, and aromatics. Perfect for serving with your favorite Mexican-inspired meals.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Aromatics:
- ½ medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish:
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the rice and cook until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
- Saute Aromatics: Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add Sauce and Broth: Stir in the tomato sauce, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Rest and Fluff: Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in cilantro if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Customize with additions like peas, tomatoes, or bell peppers.
- Leftovers reheat well and are great for burrito bowls.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
