Spanish Rice Recipe
A vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Spanish cuisine, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 2 cups Long-Grain White Rice
- 1 cube Chicken-Flavored Bouillon
- 4 cups Water or Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 can (8-ounce) Tomato Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Imparts warm
- a dash Garlic Pepper
- to taste Chopped Fresh Cilantro (optional) For garnish.
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the rice to the pan and cook, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- In a separate microwave-safe container, combine the bouillon cube and water. Heat in the microwave for 3 minutes to dissolve the bouillon.
- Once the rice is browned, carefully pour in the heated bouillon mixture. Add the tomato sauce, salt, minced garlic, cumin, and garlic pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover the pan and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and all liquid has absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and sprinkle with chopped cilantro if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, replace water with chicken broth.
- Stir frequently while browning the rice to avoid burning.
- Adjust spices to preference.
- Add cilantro just before serving for freshness.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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