Spanish Rice
This Spanish Rice recipe is a flavorful and easy side dish, perfect for any meal. It features fluffy rice cooked with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and a blend of spices.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Long-grain rice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Onion, chopped
- 1 cup Bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 14.5 ounce Diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute more.
- Add rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Pour in diced tomatoes (with their juices) and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
Notes
Serve this Spanish Rice as a side dish with your favorite Mexican or Latin-inspired meals!