Bill's Spanish Rice

Transform your dinner table with the vibrant flavors of Bill's Spanish Rice, a one-pan masterpiece that combines tender long-grain white rice with aromatic vegetables, savory spices, and a rich tomato base. This easy-to-make dish features sautéed onions, green bell peppers, and garlic, perfectly seasoned with cumin, paprika, oregano, and chili powder for a bold, authentic taste. Simmered to perfection in a blend of diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth, this Spanish-style rice is a comforting side or a satisfying main dish when paired with your favorite proteins. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served with optional lime wedges for a citrusy touch, this 45-minute recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Try it tonight for an irresistible taste of Spanish-inspired cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, finely diced green bell pepper
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 optional for serving lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. Let it drain thoroughly.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the finely diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the rice to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the rice is lightly toasted.

Step 6

Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their liquid), tomato sauce, chicken broth, cumin, paprika, oregano, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 10

Serve warm with lime wedges on the side for an optional zesty finish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1988.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1066.5

Total Fat 48.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4804.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 133.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g	0%
Total Sugars 25.6g
Protein 26.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 320.4mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 2095.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.4%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 49.6%