Spanish Rice. This simple recipe uses chicken broth and chunky salsa to transform plain white rice into a marvelous side dish. Spanish rice is essentially a rice pilaf, but with southwestern flavorings. To make it you brown the raw rice first with onions and garlic, and then cook the rice in chicken broth with added tomatoes.

Made with simple and flavorful ingredients, and ready in under an hour. White rice simmered in Mexican-style tomatoes, onions, and jalapeno peppers. It's easy to make authentic restaurant style Spanish rice at home! You can have Spanish Rice using 6 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Spanish Rice

You need 2 Cups of uncooked white rice.
It's 2 Cups of chicken broth.
You need 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
You need 2-14.5 oz. of cans stewed or diced tomatoes.
It's 1/4 of large onion diced.
Prepare 1 of hint of garlic.

Spanish Rice also known as Mexican Rice is an easy side dish that goes perfectly with tacos, burritos and enchiladas. For me I can't have tacos without beans and rice. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. This Spanish rice recipe is made aromatic with chorizo, vegetables and herbs, and clams give it a seaside scent.

Spanish Rice step by step

Place oil in pan and heat. I use an 8 qt. kettle or 3 qt. skillet. (You will need a lid).
Brown rice well in pan while stirring. After the rice has browned, stir in your diced onion and garlic. Saute for a minute..
Add 1 can of tomatoes and all of chicken broth to rice. Stir. Cover. Let simmer for 20 minutes..
Uncover and stir in 2nd can of tomatoes while rice is still hot..
Season to your liking with salt and pepper. Rice should be firm, but not dry..

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