Lone Star Spanish Rice

Transform your mealtime with Lone Star Spanish Rice, a vibrant, Tex-Mex-inspired side dish that bursts with bold flavors and hearty comfort. This recipe combines fluffy, golden-browned long-grain white rice with a rich medley of diced tomatoes with green chilies, savory tomato sauce, and the earthy spices of chili powder and cumin. Sautéed onion and garlic add depth, while a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and optional lime wedges provide a refreshing finishing touch. Perfectly easy to make in just 35 minutes, this dish is simmered to perfection in chicken broth, ensuring rich, tender grains soaked with flavor. Ideal alongside tacos, enchiladas, or grilled meats, Lone Star Spanish Rice brings restaurant-quality charm to your home-cooked meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 whole lime, cut into wedges (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch and ensure fluffy rice. Drain well.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the rinsed and drained rice to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes, until the rice turns golden and lightly toasty.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato sauce, chicken broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Remove the pan from the heat. Let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes to steam and finish cooking.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve warm as a side dish, garnished with lime wedges if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1514.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	869.4

Total Fat 31.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4333.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 127.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.9g	0%
Total Sugars 18.1g
Protein 21.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 214.4mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 1259.7mg	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: 32.5%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 57.8%