Easy Spanish Rice

Easy Spanish Rice

from fivehearthome.com
25 min

Easy Spanish Rice is as quick and simple as cooking a pot of rice using chicken broth, tomato sauce, and a few seasonings! It's the perfect base for rice bowls or a delicious side dish to your favorite Mexican entrees!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 cup (APPROXIMATELY) chicken broth or stock (see NOTES below)
  • 1 cup (APPROXIMATELY) tomato sauce or puree (see NOTES below)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup diced fresh tomatoes (seeded & drained (optional))

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, melt together olive oil and butter. Add rice and stir to coat with oil/butter. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 2 to 3 minutes, until rice is toasted.

  2. 2

    Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, oregano, and diced tomatoes (if using). Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir well, reduce heat to low, place lid on pot, and cook at a gentle simmer for 20 minutes (or whatever amount of time is directed on your bag of rice; see NOTES below). If rice is not quite tender or liquid is not absorbed after 20 minutes, replace lid and cook for 2 to 4 minutes longer. Remove from heat, leave covered, and allow to rest for a few minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and serve.