Here's How to make Easy Spanish Rice

I had never made Spanish rice (also known as Mexican rice) until yesterday.

And guess what? It is super easy to do!

Here's what you need:

 

1 cup uncooked white rice

1 1/2 cups chicken broth or stock

1 - 15 oz. can cut tomatoes

1-2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 raw onion, chopped

2 tbsps Cooking oil

(Prep time 5 mins., Cook time 30 mins)

Step one: Preheat oil in skillet, then add uncooked rice, onion and garlic.

 I use extra virgin olive oil, but use what you prefer.

 Step 2:  Stirring frequently, allow rice to brown a bit and onion to soften a little, about 3-5 mins.

 

 

Step 3: Add chicken broth and can of cut tomatoes, and increase 

heat to bring liquids to a boil.

Remember yesterday, when I make my chicken tacos, I saved the excess liquid from the chicken?  I used that instead of chicken broth for a little extra flavor!

I used First Street tomatoes from Smart & Final in my Spanish rice.

 

 

Here's how your dish should look so far:

Yeah, you can see the steam coming up on my camera lens, huh?  

Step four: Once it comes to a boil, then you want to turn it down to very low heat and simmer for about twenty mins.

Step 5: Remove from heat and let dish stand for about ten mins.  Any excess liquid should absorb as the dish stands.

I can't believe it! I did it!  I made Spanish rice!  And you can see how easy it was.

I added some sweet golden corn to my dish and drizzled on a little salsa.

Of course, I had it with my Chicken tacos, muy delicioso! (OMG, it was so delicious!!!)

Hope you will let me know how it turns out for you!