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Spanish Rice: Quick and Flavorful Side Dishes

30-Minute Spanish Rice: A Quick & Flavorful Family Favorite

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Spanish rice is a quick and flavorful side dish that pairs well with many meals. It’s easy to make with simple ingredients and delivers bold taste.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and rice, cooking for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in broth and tomato sauce, then add cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
  • Adjust spices to your preference.
  • For extra texture, add peas or diced bell peppers.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Spanish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg