Spanish Rice Recipe

Name: Spanish Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1 (15 ounce) can stewed chopped tomatoes, with liquid; 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 fresh lemon; 1 (8 ounce) can canned corn niblets, drained (optional); 1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped (optional); fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 cup long-grain white rice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 (15 ounce) can stewed chopped tomatoes, with liquid
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 1/2 cups water
1 fresh lemon
1 (8 ounce) can canned corn niblets, drained (optional)
1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped (optional)
fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

1
In large saucepan saute onion and rice in oil over medium-high heat, stirring often, until onion is translucent; about 6-7 minutes.
2
Stir in cumin, oregano, stewed tomatoes with liquid, chicken bouillon granules, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring often.
3
Cover; reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until rice is done.
4
Note: Add can of corn and chopped green pepper during the last 5 minutes of cooking, if using.
5
Remove from heat; squeeze the lemon in to the hot rice and stir well.
6
Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.
7
Serve hot, or at room temperature.

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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 vegetable oil, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, 1 cup long-grain white rice, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Spanish Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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