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Easy bowl full of Spanish Rice

Spanish Rice

Spanish Rice is the perfect side dish to any Mexican dish your serving and so easy to make from home with this simple but tasty recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 106 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil for cooking
  • 2 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Tomato Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • Fresh Cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, with a lid, over medium heat add 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil.
  • Add 2 Cups uncooked long grain rice and 1/2 cup chopped onions.
  • Stir, sauteing until onions are translucent and rice is beginning to turn a light brown.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Add 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup of water, 1 cup of tomato sauce, 2 Tablespoons of Taco Seasoning, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin. Stir well.
  • Cover and Simmer for 20-30 minutes until rice has absorbed all the liquids.
  • Fluff with fork and top with chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

*Note that if your rice is not as "puffy" as you'd like it and the liquids have all been absorbed add 1/2 cup of water, cover and cook another 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cupCalories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 533mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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