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Spanish rice with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite Mexican entrees. Quick and easy to make and cooks in one pan!
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Spanish Rice

Spanish rice with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite Mexican entrees. Quick and easy to make and cooks in one pan!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 205kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 cups uncooked long grain rice
  • 2 large Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, stemmed and chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced

Instructions

  • In a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until limp. 
  • Add rice and cook, stirring regularly to coat with oil, until lightly toasted and golden.
  • Add tomatoes. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until softened and begins to release juice.
  • Add broth, salt, and cumin. Stir until combined. 
  • Bring to a boil. When bubbling, lower heat, cover tightly, and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice grains are tender and fluffy. 
  • Remove from heat and let stand for about 5 minutes.
  • Add cilantro and lime juice. Fluff rice with a fork. Serve hot.

Notes

Amount per serving is 1/2 cup based on the Dietary Guidelines Of Americans recommended serving size.

Nutrition

Serving: 117g | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.2g | Protein: 14.5g | Fat: 3.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 1.2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 9.1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg