Go Back
–+ servings
A plate of Spanish rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and served with lime wedges.

Spanish Rice Recipe

Lori Mauer
Spice up your plate with this vibrant Spanish Rice recipe! Infused with tomato, cumin, and chili, it's a flavorful side dish for any meal.
5 from 3 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican, Spanish
Servings 8
Calories 201 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)
  • 4 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (for optional garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring often, until it turns golden and smells nutty, about 5 minutes.
    Cooking long-grain white rice in a skillet for Spanish Rice.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and let it cook for about 30 seconds. Then add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, salt, chili powder, onion powder, and cumin.
    Spanish rice with tomato sauce and broth simmering in a skillet.
  • Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
    Spanish rice cooking in a skillet with tomato sauce.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork. If desired, add chopped fresh cilantro as a garnish.
    Spanish rice garnished with fresh cilantro in a white bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 732mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Spanish Rice Recipe
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!