Slow Cooker Spanish Rice Recipe Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Spanish Rice Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the slow cooker; 2 cups raw white rice, such as jasmine; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 cups low-sodium broth or stock (chicken or vegetable), or water; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 red bell pepper, medium dice; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, medium dice; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, for garnishing

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the slow cooker
2 cups raw white rice, such as jasmine
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cups low-sodium broth or stock (chicken or vegetable), or water
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, medium dice
1/2 yellow bell pepper, medium dice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, for garnishing

1
Warm the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the raw rice, and stir to coat the grains.
3
Add the onion and saute, stirring constantly, until the rice turns a pale golden brown, about 5 minutes.
4
Lightly coat the bottom and sides of a slow cooker crock with olive oil.
5
Add the browned rice to the crock, along with the broth, tomatoes, garlic, bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
6
Stir, cover, and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, checking after 2 hours to see how well the rice is absorbing the liquid.
7
Cook until all the moisture is absorbed and the rice is tender.
8
Garnish with cilantro and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the slow cooker, 2 cups raw white rice, such as jasmine, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, 2 cups low-sodium broth or stock (chicken or vegetable), or water, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Spanish Rice Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Slow Cooker Spanish Rice Recipe

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