Description
This easy Spanish Rice recipe brings vibrant, comforting flavors from Spain to your kitchen using simple pantry ingredients. It features fluffy long-grain white rice cooked with aromatic spices, fresh vegetables, and savory vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), making it perfect for quick lunches or cozy family dinners. Mild yet flavorful, this versatile dish pairs well with many proteins and can be customized for variety.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Finely chop the onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Measure out your spices and have the vegetable broth and tomato sauce (natural) ready for a smooth cooking process.
- Toast the Rice: Heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add the rice and gently toast, stirring frequently, until it turns light golden and fragrant, building a nutty depth.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic to the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened and aromatic, forming the flavorful base.
- Combine Liquids and Spices: Pour in the tomato sauce (natural), vegetable broth, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Sprinkle smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer Until Tender: Reduce heat and cover the pan. Let the rice simmer quietly until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes. Avoid stirring during this step.
- Fluff and Serve: Turn off heat and let the rice rest for a few minutes. Fluff gently with a fork before serving to achieve perfect texture.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables and spices to enhance flavor.
- Toast the rice slowly to improve aroma and texture.
- Do not lift the lid during cooking to allow perfect absorption.
- Adjust seasoning after cooking to suit your taste.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for brightness, if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spanish rice, easy rice recipe, vegetarian rice, plant-based Spanish rice, quick dinner, flavored rice
