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Spanish rice in a bowl with cilantro on a wood board

Easy Spanish Rice Recipe

  • Author: Dan
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 Servings 1x

This flavorful rice recipe goes with almost any dinner! Or use it as a topping for tacos or burritos or in a taco bowl!

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 2 cups white rice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add the oil and butter to a 3 quart dutch oven or wide, heavy bottomed pot over medium-low heat.
  2. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes to soften, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
  3. Pour in the rice, stir and cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring often, until sightly browned. Add the salt, pepper and cumin, stirring to combine.
  4. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir the rice to make sure it isn’t sticking to the bottom of the pot, then turn the heat down to the lowest setting and cover.
  5. Cook the rice for 10 minutes, then add the tomato sauce. Stir to combine and cover for another 5 minutes. Turn the heat off and let the rice sit, covered for another 5 minutes.
  6. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired and serve.
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American

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