Spanish Rice
Spanish rice is one of the simplest yet tastiest recipes to prepare. Its perfect blend of flavors will go with almost anything.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 cup Rice
- 2 cups Water
- ½ cup Tomato Sauce
- ½ cup Tomato diced
- ¼ tsp Chili Powder or to taste
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Dried Oregano
- ¼ tsp Smoked Paprika
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt or to taste
Garnish
- Fresh Cilantro
- Lime Wedges
Instructions
- Heat a medium size deep pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and rice and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes. Watch closely that they don't burn.
- Add water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, smoked paprika, black pepper and salt and bring it to boil.
- Reduce heat to low-medium, partially cover with lid and simmer until water fully dissolves (about 15 minutes). Then remove from heat.
- Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
*Note: Pair with chipotle black beans, pepper jack quesadilla, black bean breakfast burrito, guacamole and/or pico de gallo.