This rice is the perfect accompaniment to any Mexican meal. It’s great as a side dish or in burritos or tacos. And the best part is it’s super easy and quick to make. Just make sure you use instant brown rice, which is what significantly cuts down the cooking time.
Quick Spanish Rice
2014-11-12 06:28:16
Serves 4
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Dash of cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and peppers, and sauté for about 5 minutes, until soft.
- Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Stir in the uncooked rice and seasonings.
- Add the can of diced tomatoes and water.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 15-20 minutes until rice and tender and liquid is absorbed.
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