Spanish Rice
Servings: 8
Calories: 200kcal
Easy Spanish Rice is seasoned with saffron, cumin and tomato base- the perfect zesty Spanish flavors and beautiful colors.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces plain tomato sauce
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pinch cumin
- 1 pinch saffron
- Cilantro- Optional for Topping
Instructions
- Rinse rice in a colander under cold water until water runs clear.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat, add rice and brown for about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute an additional 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt, paprika cumin and saffron, stirring well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until no liquid remains and rice is cooked.
- Once cooked, use a fork to fluff the rice, then serve warm topped with fresh cilantro.
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Notes
Instant Pot Instructions: Cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 7 minutes then let the Instant Pot fully natural release.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
