Spanish Rice Recipe
Add some flamenco flair to your rice with this recipe for Spanish Rice, featuring thick tomato sauce, garlic, and tasty herbs.
Servings 6
Calories 159kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups warm water
- 1/2 cube chicken bouillon
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 oz tomato sauce
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the rice and toast for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Add the warm water, tomato sauce, chicken bouillon, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well until combined.
- Cover the skillet and let simmer for 20–25 minutes on low heat until there is no liquid left. Let the rice sit for 5 minutes, covered.
- Fluff the rice with a fork. Top the Spanish rice with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add chili powder, use mild or hot salsa, and/or dice up some jalapeños and stir them in.
- Gently fluff—don't stir—your rice. This way, you don't demolish the individual grains.
- It is important you let the rice simmer and not boil the grains. Simmering prevents the grains from sticking to the bottom of the pan and merges the flavors nicely.
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 0.04mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg