Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make vegan Spanish rice recipe that is perfect as a side dish for your Mexican-inspired meals. This dish is fragrant with spices and pairs well with a squeeze of fresh lime.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Seasonings:
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a saucepan, sauté onion until soft, add garlic.
- Add Rice: Stir in rice and toast for a few minutes.
- Cook Rice: Pour in broth, tomato sauce, add seasonings, simmer covered for 18–20 minutes.
- Rest and Fluff: Let sit covered for 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, and add cilantro.
- Serve: Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Enhance with cooked peas, corn, or black beans for added texture and nutrition.
- Brown rice can be used but adjust the cook time and broth amount accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
