Classic Spanish Rice

This Classic Spanish Rice recipe makes the perfect, flavorful side dish for busy weeknights (and it’s ready in less than 30 minutes with only a few minutes of hands-on work)!

This would pair beautifully with our Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas and Mexican Corn!

 

Classic Spanish Rice

You can’t go wrong with rice! Today we’re making a Classic Spanish Rice that whips up quickly (but tastes like it’s straight from your favorite Mexican restaurant!)

This Spanish Rice is great served with this Southwest Ground Beef Casserole or with these Crispy Baked Avocado Tacos!

1. To make this Classic Spanish Rice, you’ll first need to toast the rice. Toasting the rice gives it a slightly nutty flavor while also helping the final texture to be fluffy and firm rather than mushy. 
2. Then you’ll stir in a few flavor makers, onion and garlic!
3. Cook until those soften, stir in broth, then let it cook into fluffy, tender rice perfection!  
4. But the ultimate secret to easy Spanish Rice? Salsa! Stir in your favorite salsa once the rice is cooked for instant spicy tomato flavor.

To make this Classic Spanish Rice you’ll need:

• 2 Tbsp oil
• 2 cups dry white rice
• 1/2 cup chopped white onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup salsa

Kitchen tools you may find useful:

• Large saute pan
• Wooden spatula
• Chef’s knife
• Cutting board

More Mexican Inspired Recipes:

• Mexican Style Summer Rolls
• Sopa De Fideos: Mexican Noodle Soup
• Champurrado
• Mexican Inspired Sangria
• Quesadillas

Classic Spanish Rice

This Classic Spanish Rice recipe makes the perfect, flavorful side dish for busy weeknights (and it’s ready in less than 30 minutes with only a few minutes of hands-on work)!

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Course: Sides

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: 4 servings

27 minutes mins

Calories: 437

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 Tbsp oil
• ▢ 2 cups dry white rice
• ▢ ½ cup white onion chopped
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 3 cups vegetable broth
• ▢ 1 cup salsa

Instructions

• Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium/high. Add rice and toast until the grains begin to turn golden brown, stirring often, about 7 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium and add onion and garlic, continuing to cook until onion is soft.
• Add broth, cover, and cook until rice is tender and broth is absorbed. About 15 minutes.
• Stir in salsa and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 437cal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 1168mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 685IU | Vitamin C: 3.2mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg

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