This Easy Spanish Rice is a comforting, one-pot meal that brings the bright, savory flavors of Spanish cuisine to your dinner table. It features a simple yet robust combination of long-grain rice, diced tomatoes, green chilies, and aromatic spices like cumin and turmeric. The rice absorbs the rich, tangy tomato broth while the sautéed onions and green peppers add texture and freshness. It is a versatile side dish or a hearty vegan main that pairs beautifully with beans, grilled meats, or tacos. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings where you want something satisfying, healthy, and easy to make with pantry staples.
Easy Spanish Rice
Description
This Easy Spanish Rice is a comforting, one-pot meal that brings the bright, savory flavors of Spanish cuisine to your dinner table. It features a simple yet robust combination of long-grain rice, diced tomatoes, green chilies, and aromatic spices like cumin and turmeric. The rice absorbs the rich, tangy tomato broth while the saut&# 195;©ed onions and green peppers add texture and freshness. It is a versatile side dish or a hearty vegan main that pairs beautifully with beans, grilled meats, or tacos. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings where you want something satisfying, healthy, and easy to make with pantry staples.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add a splash of water or oil if desired.
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Add the chopped onion and green pepper to the pan and sauté until softened and tender, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the uncooked rice, dried chilies, ground turmeric, ground cumin, and salt.
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Pour in the canned tomatoes with green chilies and the water, stirring to combine all ingredients.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
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Cover the pan and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 98.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.3g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4.1mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 21.4g8%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
- Sugars 2.4g
- Protein 2.4g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
