Easy Spanish Rice Recipe (10 Minute Side)

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

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Easy Spanish Rice Recipe

Prep Time2 minutes mins

Cook Time8 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Author: Never Ending Journeys

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!

Notes

Makes 2 1/4 cups

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