Description
This delicious Spanish Rice comes together in about 30 minutes and uses just one pot for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that your family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: Taco-seasoned beef or your favorite protein
Instructions
- In a large skillet or saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the rice and toast for a few minutes until it starts to turn light golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the broth, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Stir together.
- Bring everything to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, and fold in taco-seasoned beef or your favorite protein if desired.
Notes
Serve as a standalone dish or as a bed for grilled proteins or veggies. Top with fresh herbs or sour cream for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg