Description
This Spanish Rice is a flavorful and comforting side dish made with long grain rice, tomato sauce, and a colorful mix of vegetables. It’s fluffy, savory, and easy to make in just one pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Long Grain White Rice
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 small Yellow Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Frozen Mixed Vegetables (peas, corn, carrots)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add the rice and sauté, stirring frequently, until lightly golden brown.
- Stir in chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth. Stir in the mixed vegetables, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve warm. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth to make it vegetarian.
- Don’t lift the lid while cooking to ensure even steaming.
- Add jalapeños or chili flakes for extra heat.
- Letting it rest after cooking helps with fluffiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg