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Amazingly Easy Spanish Rice Recipe

Conquer dinner in 15 minutes with this unbelievably easy and delicious Spanish rice recipe! A quick and flavorful side dish that even rivals Grandma's (and tastes better, according to my husband!). Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Impress your family with authentic flavors without the hours of prep time.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 102.7 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Amazingly Easy Spanish Rice

  • 1 cup mild salsa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup instant rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

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How to Make Amazingly Easy Spanish Rice

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Add the rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Pour in the broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
  7. Fluff with a fork and serve hot. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

6g

Carbs

6g

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