The Best Spanish Rice
By: Addie K. Martin for RecipeLion
Fresh cilantro and tomato give Spanish rice the unforgettable flavor that you love. Perfect for taco night or as a simple side for any meal, make this rice recipe for a spicy and delicious dish. Make dinner a fiesta tonight and dig in.
Serves6
Preparation Time35 min
Cooking Time45 min
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 pinch Kosher salt
- 1 can (10-ounces) of Rotel tomatoes, purreed
- 4 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1/4 cup green onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup tomato, chopped
- 1 1/2 cup white rice
- 1 1/2 cup water
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add onions and salt; stir well. While cooking, stir often and cook for about 10-12 minutes until onions are softened and translucent.
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Once the onions are done, add all of the ingredients to a rice cooker, stir well and set to cook.
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After the rice is done, let it sit for up to 10 minutes if the rice appears too saucy.
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Once done, stir once again and serve.