Spanish Rice

Name: Spanish Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 white onion, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 8 oz tomato sauce; 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth); 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Fluffy long-grain rice toasted in oil then simmered in seasoned tomato broth until tender and fragrant. A classic Mexican-American side dish that pairs with tacos, enchiladas, or grilled meats.

35 minEasyServes 6210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 white onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 oz tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice and toast, stirring frequently, until lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes.
2

Add 1/2 finely diced white onion and cook 2 minutes until softened. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook 30 seconds more.
3

Stir in 8 oz tomato sauce, 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth), 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp chili powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil.
4

Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 18-20 minutes. Do not lift the lid.
5

Remove from heat, rest 5 minutes covered. Fluff with a fork and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.

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Questions

How long does Spanish Rice take?

As written, 35 minutes: 10 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (20 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 18-20 minutes."

What should Spanish Rice look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

What can I use instead of cilantro in Spanish Rice?

The entry for Spanish Rice calls for 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Is Spanish Rice spicy?

Only mildly. The heat in Spanish Rice comes from 1/2 tsp chili powder. For a milder plate, halve the chili powder; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Spanish Rice gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Spanish Rice is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

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