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

Cook Time12

Total Time32

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy rice, rice, rice side dish, spanish rice

Servings:

Calories: 574kcal

Equipment

Large Skillet
Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.

Notes

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

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