Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Spanish rice, a delightful dish that transforms any meal into a festive celebration. Infused with saffron and seasoned to perfection, this dish boasts fluffy long-grain rice, aromatic spices, and colorful vegetables. Perfect as a side or main course, it’s sure to impress at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and diced bell pepper; sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed long-grain rice, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for 1-2 minutes until the rice is well-coated and slightly toasted.
- Pour in vegetable broth and tomato sauce; stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 20-25 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg