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Spanish Rice

Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Yield: 6 people

Materials

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • ½ red pepper finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 can tomato sauce 8 oz.
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • green onion (optional)
  • cilantro optional

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and red pepper and cook until slightly soft, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and continue cooking 1-2 minutes or until garlic is fragrant and the vegetables are soft.
  • Add rice and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently about 6-8 minutes.
  • Stir in broth, tomato sauce, and seasonings.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, reduce to low heat, and cover with a lid and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 8-10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Remove the rice from the heat and fluff the rice with a fork
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve with green onions or cilantro, both optional. Serve.