This Spanish Rice with Avocado is a comforting and flavorful side dish that brings a touch of Mediterranean warmth to your table. The rice is toasted in butter and olive oil with aromatic garlic and onion, then simmered with cumin, oregano, and turmeric for a rich, golden hue and deep savory notes. The addition of fresh, creamy avocado tossed in just before serving adds a luxurious texture and cool contrast to the warm, spiced grains. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple yet elegant vegetarian option that pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, fish, or beans. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a colorful addition to a family-style meal, this recipe is easy to prepare with pantry staples and delivers impressive results every time.
Spanish Rice With Avocado
Description
This Spanish Rice with Avocado is a comforting and flavorful side dish that brings a touch of Mediterranean warmth to your table. The rice is toasted in butter and olive oil with aromatic garlic and onion, then simmered with cumin, oregano, and turmeric for a rich, golden hue and deep savory notes. The addition of fresh, creamy avocado tossed in just before serving adds a luxurious texture and cool contrast to the warm, spiced grains. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple yet elegant vegetarian option that pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, fish, or beans. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a colorful addition to a family-style meal, this recipe is easy to prepare with pantry staples and delivers impressive results every time.Ingredients
Directions
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Melt butter and olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
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Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until onion is tender.
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Stir in uncooked rice; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes or until rice looks milky and opaque.
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Add salt, oregano, cumin, turmeric, and chicken broth.
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Bring mixture to a boil.
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Cover; reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed.
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While rice cooks, peel, pit, and dice the avocado.
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Fluff the cooked rice with a fork.
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Gently fold in the diced avocado until evenly distributed.
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Turn off heat; let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 149.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.0g11%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
- Cholesterol 8.1mg3%
- Sodium 25.8mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 19.4g7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
- Sugars 1.1g
- Protein 2.0g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Variation: You can substitute the avocado with peeled, seeded, and diced tomatoes for a different texture and flavor profile.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Note that the avocado may brown upon reheating.
Tip: To prevent the avocado from browning too quickly, you can toss the diced avocado with a little lime juice before folding it into the rice.
