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Spanish rice

A flavorful and easy Spanish rice recipe perfect as a side dish for any Mexican or Spanish meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups white rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped small
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 28 ounces petite diced tomatoes do not drain
  • 1.75 tablespoons chile powder approximately 1.5 to 2 tablespoons
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 dash kosher salt adjust to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large skillet, combine the rice and chicken broth over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic, cook for 30 seconds. Stir in diced tomatoes and spices, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Mix the cooked rice into the tomato mixture, stir well. Turn off heat, garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve.

Notes

Convenient and flavorful, great as a side or main dish with added proteins.