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
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
- 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
