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Spanish Rice Recipe: Authentic, Fluffy, and Easy

This Spanish rice recipe is fluffy, flavorful, and foolproof! Learn how to make this authentic, restaurant-style side dish in one pan with simple pantry ingredients. The perfect side for any Mexican-inspired meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Spanish
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice uncooked
  • 1/2 cup Yellow Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet with Lid
  • 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium heat. Add the rice and stir frequently for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden and toasted.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and tomato sauce. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until everything is well combined.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest, still covered, for 5-10 minutes. Uncover, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalProtein: 5gFat: 5gFiber: 2g

Notes

Do not lift the lid: Keeping the skillet covered is essential to trap steam and cook the rice evenly.
Let it rest: The final rest period allows the rice to absorb all the liquid and become perfectly fluffy.
Keyword Mexican rice,restaurant style rice,Spanish rice

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