So are you looking for the perfect side dish to serve up with your Mexican dinner? This Easy Spanish Rice Recipe is your answer!
When it comes to Taco Tuesday… do you want to know what’s missing? This Easy Spanish Rice Recipe! Delicious old fashioned Spanish rice is so quick and simple to make, and is the perfect side to serve with your tacos, burritos, or enchiladas this week!
Whether you call is Spanish Rice, Mexican Rice or arroz rojo, it doesn’t really matter, because the best part is… it only takes a few quick minutes to make and the perfect addition to any Mexican dinner. Talk about easy! It’s done and ready in 10 minutes!
So, are you ready to make your Spanish Rice? Here’s what you’ll need…
Easy Spanish Rice Recipe
Easy Spanish Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. Canola Oil
- 1 tsp. Onion Powder
- 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp. Cumin
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 6 oz. Can Tomato Paste
- 14.5 oz. can Chicken Broth
- 1/4 cup Water
- 2 1/4 cups Uncooked Minute Instant White Rice
Instructions
- In 3 quart pot, heat Canola Oil, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Cumin, and Salt over medium heat, stirring constantly with wooden spoon.
- Once combined, add Tomato Paste, Chicken Broth, and Water, and turn up heat until mixture begins to boil. Continue stirring the entire time.
- Once mixture begins to boil, remove pot from heat, add rice, stir, and cover with lid. Rice will be done after 5 minutes. ENJOY!
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Christie says
This Spanish rice looks so delicious and flavourful! I love how it’s simple to make as well! Thanks for sharing this easy recipe!
LetsCurry says
This Spanish recipe sounds easy and I love the fact it can be a one pot for quick dinners.
Thank you for this amazing recipe and the pictures are real good.
Never Ending Journeys says
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
Rosemary says
Mmmm this sounds so good!! I will keep this in mind for next time it is taco night here!
Never Ending Journeys says
Thank you, Rosemary! I hope you enjoy it!
Stephanie & Sydney says
Wow! I don’t think this could be any easier! We always get the type in a pouch…but who knows what kind of additives those have in them. This is such a better option and I think anyone could tackle this recipe with how easy it sounds!
Never Ending Journeys says
Thank you so much, Stephanie and Sydney! I really enjoy making homemade Spanish rice.
Josiah - DIY Thrill says
This Spanish rice recipe is great to have on hand, thanks for sharing!
Never Ending Journeys says
Thank you, I’m glad you like the recipe!