Retta's Spanish Rice

Transform your dinner table with Retta's Spanish Rice, a flavorful, easy-to-make side dish that perfectly balances bold, aromatic spices with a touch of comforting warmth. This one-pot wonder starts with toasting long-grain white rice to golden perfection, enhancing its nutty flavor, before being simmered with vibrant tomato sauce, savory chicken broth, and a fragrant mix of ground cumin, chili powder, and garlic. A topping of fresh cilantro adds a bright, zesty finish, making it the ideal pairing for tacos, enchiladas, or grilled chicken. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a versatile and satisfying dish ready to serve in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or adding a homemade touch to Tex-Mex feasts, Retta's Spanish Rice will quickly become a family favorite! Keywords: Spanish rice recipe, easy side dish, Mexican-inspired rice, flavorful rice recipe, quick Spanish rice.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the rice to the pan and toast it, stirring frequently, until it's golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Add the ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to fully incorporate the seasonings.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and let the rice simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.

Step 7

Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to steam.

Step 8

Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve warm as a side dish or as a flavorful base for other dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(774.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	566.6

Total Fat 27.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2342.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g	0%
Total Sugars 3.4g
Protein 13.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 105.0mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 625.8mg	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: 42.9%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 47.8%