Best Spanish Rice
(from ShannonPorter’s recipe box)
Source: Laughingspachula com
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 5 people
Categories: Side
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup white rice - (short rice works best but any will do)
- 1 Anaheim or Poblano pepper - seeded and chopped
- 1 cup yellow onion - chopped
- 2 cloves garlic - chopped
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15.4 oz) can roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Rinse rice in a colander until water runs clear – about a minute or so.
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In large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Sauté rice, pepper, onion and garlic until vegetables are tender (not mushy). Rice will not necessarily look toasted but it adds another layer of flavor to the dish.
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Add remaining ingredients – bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to low and cook until rice is done…about 20 minutes. Stirring once to be sure the rice doesn’t stick to the skillet. Top with cheese and serve!