Description
Easy Spanish Rice brings bold flavor to your table. This quick dinner side is comforting and easy to prepare. It features fluffy rice, rich tomato sauce, and warm spices, making it perfect for busy nights or family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup bell peppers diced
- 1/4 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear and drain well.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Stir in the rice and toast for 2–3 minutes.
- Add paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper and mix well.
- Stir in bell peppers and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, tomato sauce, and tomato paste, then mix thoroughly.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes.
- Add peas in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- This recipe is budget-friendly and beginner-friendly.
- Pair it with grilled meats or vegetables.
- Adjust spices to taste for more heat or flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spanish Rice, Easy Recipe, Mexican Side Dish