The Easiest Spanish Rice

Transform your weeknight dinners with "The Easiest Spanish Rice," a one-pan recipe that's bursting with bold flavors and vibrant color. This quick and simple dish combines fluffy long-grain white rice with aromatic onions, garlic, and warm spices like cumin and smoked paprika, all simmered to perfection in a rich blend of tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and savory broth. Ready in just 35 minutes, this Spanish rice recipe offers a hassle-free way to add a touch of Mediterranean flair to your table. Perfect as a flavorful side dish for tacos, enchiladas, or grilled chicken, and finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for the perfect herbaceous touch. If you're searching for an easy Spanish rice recipe with restaurant-quality flavor, this is it!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the rice, and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly toasted and golden.

Step 4

Add the chicken or vegetable broth, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes to the skillet, stirring to combine.

Step 5

Season the mixture with cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid.

Step 7

Let the rice simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to steam.

Step 9

Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1156.3 grams (1156.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	702

Total Fat 31.50g	40%
Saturated Fat 5.00g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4393mg	191%
Total Carbohydrate 93.20g	34%
Dietary Fiber 10.50g	38%
Total Sugars 18.70g
Protein 15.20g	30%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 213mg	16%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 1362mg	29%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.5%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 52.0%