How To Make Better Spanish Rice
Discover the many delectable ways you can serve rice with our risotto and rice recipes! Rice is a versatile kind of food that you can add to almost anything and it still tastes great. You can partner rice with meat, vegetables, or seafood and it will still hold up well. You can even turn it into a dessert pudding! There are so many ways to cook this ultimate filling comfort food. Find the perfect rice dish for you with our risotto and rice recipes.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are soft and translucent.
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Add the cumin, paprika, and chili powder to the skillet. Stir well to coat the vegetables.
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Add the rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables and spices. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the rice is lightly toasted.
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Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir everything together and bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
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Remove from heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 280kcal
- Total Fat : 6g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 500mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 50g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 5g
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