Spanish Brown Rice Recipe
Spanish Brown Rice is so easy to make and full of amazing flavor. If you are looking for a simple and delicious side dish recipe, this is definitely one you need to try.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Total Time32 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy rice, rice, rice side dish, spanish rice
Servings: 4
Calories: 574kcal
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ onion chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilis 1 can
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups brown rice cooked
- ½ cup chicken broth
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Saute onion and garlic in oil until onions cook through.
Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine flavors.
Gently stir in rice until coated in mixture.
Mix in chicken broth and cover skillet.
Reduce heat to low and let cook for 5 minutes.
Uncover and stir one more time before serving. Liquid should all be absorbed.
This recipe pairs perfectly with just about any Mexican cuisine. A few of my favorites to serve it with include:
-tacos
-enchiladas
-burritos
-nachos
-beans (black or refried)
-quesadillas
Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 114g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 670mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 4mg