Simple Spanish Rice
Author: Mama Harris' Kitchen
Recipe type: Side Dish, Rice
Cuisine: Mexican
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups white rice
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- ½ small red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 can Original Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies, drained
- pinch of oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- In a medium saucepan brown the rice in the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic and saute until rice is browned sufficiently and the onion is soft and garlic fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, red bell pepper, tomato paste, drained rotel and spices and seasonings.
- Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat.
- Continue to cook, covered, for about 20 minutes or until rice has reached desired consistency.
- Fluff with fork, then serve.
- Enjoy!
Recipe by Mama Harris' Kitchen at https://mamaharriskitchen.com/2013/11/simple-spanish-rice/
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