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Spanish Rice Recipe

A flavorful and easy-to-make Spanish rice recipe that's perfect as a side dish or main course.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is lightly browned.
  5. Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth, then add the salt, cumin, and chili powder. Stir to combine.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  7. Stir in the frozen peas, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the peas are heated through and the rice is tender.
  8. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Easy Recipe, Rice, Spanish Rice
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