How To Make Spicy Spanish Rice
A flavorful and fiery rice dish with a Spanish twist.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
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Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened.
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Stir in the chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for an additional minute.
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Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
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Stir in the cooked rice, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cover. Cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
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Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 195kcal
- Total Fat : 6g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Sodium : 483mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 32g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 4g
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