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SPANISH RICE RECIPE

This SPANISH RICE RECIPE is the perfect side dish to go along with all of your Spanish or Mexican dishes.
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Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Spanish rice recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 114kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and diced
  • 1 cup white rice
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  • Sautee the onion, minced garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeno in olive oil over medium heat using a large saucepan. Cook until the vegetables become slightly tender.
  • Pour the white rice into the saucepan and cook for 1-2 minutes.
    Add the cumin, sea salt, tomato sauce, and chicken broth into the rice mixture.
  • Allow the mixture to come to a rolling boil, then cover with lid. Turn the heat to medium-low and cook for 15-20 minutes. Serve warm topped with cilantro and limes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 788mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g
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