Best Spanish Rice Recipe

Name: Best Spanish Rice Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1½ cups long-grain white rice; ½ cup onion, finely chopped; 1 bell pepper, finely diced; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 14.5 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes, not drained; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin

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This Best Spanish Rice recipe offers a flavorful and aromatic side dish made with long-grain white rice simmered in a rich tomato and chicken broth mixture, infused with spices like cumin, paprika, and chili powder. It's a perfect accompaniment to Mexican or Spanish-inspired meals, with tender vegetables and a vibrant, smoky taste from fire-roasted tomatoes.

50 min

cook 40 min

Spanish

4.6 (71)

Ingredients

Instructions

In a large pan or skillet with a lid, melt the butter together with the olive oil over medium heat to create a flavorful base for cooking the rice and vegetables.
Add the long-grain white rice, finely chopped onion, and diced bell pepper to the pan. Cook over medium to medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the rice turns golden brown and the vegetables become tender. This process takes about 15 to 20 minutes and enhances the nutty flavor of the rice.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute to release its fragrant aromas without burning it.
Pour in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, and cumin. Stir everything well to combine all the flavors evenly.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pan with a lid. Reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been fully absorbed.
Turn off the heat and let the rice sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes. This resting period allows the grains to firm up and the flavors to meld.
Use a fork to fluff the rice gently before serving to separate the grains and enhance the texture.