Spanish Rice Recipe 🍚
Description: Dive into the flavors of this delightful Spanish Rice recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. It’s a savory blend of rice, tomatoes, and spices, perfect for any occasion!
Recipe Category: Rice
Keywords: Low Protein, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Oven
Servings: 6
Calories per Serving: 234.9
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Onion |
| 1 | Green pepper |
| 1/2 | Tomatoes |
| 1 | Can tomato sauce |
| 1 | Tablespoon sugar |
| 1 1/2 | Teaspoons salt |
| 1 | Pinch cayenne |
| 1 | Cup long-grain rice |
| – | Olive oil |
| – | Water |
Instructions:
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Preheat: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Sauté Vegetables: In a large frying pan, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and diced green pepper. Sauté until they become tender and fragrant.
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Prepare Tomato Mixture: Drain the liquid from the tomatoes and reserve it. Chop the tomatoes into small pieces. Add enough water to the reserved tomato liquid to make 1 3/4 cups of liquid in total.
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Combine Ingredients: Add the tomato mixture (tomatoes + liquid), tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and a pinch of cayenne to the sautéed onion and pepper mixture. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
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Boil Mixture: Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Allow it to boil for a couple of minutes, ensuring that all the flavors meld together beautifully.
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Incorporate Rice: Once the mixture is boiling, stir in the long-grain rice. Make sure all the rice is evenly coated with the tomato mixture.
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Bake: Transfer the rice mixture into a 6-cup baking dish. Cover the dish with a lid or foil to trap the steam and moisture. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the rice is tender and fluffy.
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Fluff and Serve: Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the oven. Use a fork to fluff up the grains. Serve hot as a standalone dish or as a side to your favorite main course.
Enjoy the aromatic flavors and wholesome goodness of this Spanish Rice recipe. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish that’s sure to impress your family and friends!
