Description
A simple and flavorful Spanish rice recipe that is a perfect side dish for many meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add uncooked rice and chopped onion. Cook, stirring, until rice is lightly toasted and onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato sauce, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: spanish rice, mexican rice, side dish, easy rice recipe, stovetop rice