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Flavorful Spanish Rice

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large, wide skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes until rice is golden brown and fragrant.
  2. Add diced onion to the toasted rice and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in tomato sauce, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  4. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover tightly with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
  5. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, stir in peas if using, and top with fresh cilantro before serving.