Description
This Easy Spanish Rice Recipe is a vibrant and flavorful addition to your dining table, perfect for family meals, gatherings, or cozy nights in. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a dish that’s bursting with taste. The combination of chicken broth and salsa infuses the rice with rich flavors, making it not only a fantastic side but also a delightful vegetarian option when paired with beans or vegetables. In about 30 minutes, you’ll have a comforting, restaurant-quality dish that complements grilled meats, tacos, or burrito bowls beautifully. Your family and friends will love the mild flavors and fluffy texture, ensuring this recipe becomes a staple in your home.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté chopped onions until tender.
- Stir in uncooked rice and cook until lightly browned.
- Add chicken broth and chunky salsa along with garlic salt and cumin; stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Fluff with a fork before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg