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Authentic Spanish Rice

Rich and flavorful Spanish Rice is a terrific side dish for chicken, pork, or beef. It works nicely for any Mexican food inspired meal!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups white rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped small
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 28 ounces petite diced tomatoes do not drain
  • 2 tablespoons chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • kosher salt adjust to taste
  • fresh cilantro chopped for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large skillet, combine the rice and the chicken broth over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cover with lid. Simmer for 18-20 minutes, just until done. Fluff the rice with a fork. Transfer to a separate dish and cover with lid to keep warm.
  2. Melt the butter in the hot skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions and saute until translucent and slightly browned, approximately 2 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, toss to saute and cook about 30 seconds longer. Add the tomatoes and the spices and stir. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover with lid and reduce to simmer on medium low for 10 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked rice to the tomato mixture and stir well to combine thoroughly. Turn off heat and cover with lid to keep warm. If desired, garnish with cilantro just before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Spanish rice is a terrific side dish, but it's also a great main dish with some taco beef tossed into the skillet.