How to: Spanish Rice Recipe

How to: Spanish Rice Recipe
How to: Spanish Rice Recipe
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  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Served Person: 4
vegetarian white meat free tree nut free nut free gluten free red meat free shellfish free contains dairy pescatarian
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 medium red onion chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 cup warm tap water
  • 1 cup rice (i used long grain)
  • 2 large cloves of garlic or 3 smaller minced or grated
  • 1 cup tomato sauce (one 8oz. can plus a little more)
  • Carbohydrate 1.86193645787365 g
  • Cholesterol 7.62578125327025 mg
  • Fat 3.94326073065521 g
  • Fiber 0.509758346447252 g
  • Protein 0.358093437390963 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.96801391748061 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 serving (79g)
  • Sodium 27.6327916751542 mg
  • Sugar 1.3521781114264 g
  • Trans Fat 0.258792229252087 g
  • Calories 42 calories

Melt butter with olive oil in a medium pot.Add onions and garlic and stir together. Saute for 2 minutes.Add rice and toast for about 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat. Stir constantly.Add water, tomato sauce and all spices. Stir well.Bring mixture to boil, stirring often. Make sure the rice doesn't stick to the bottom.Lower the heat to simmer, stir one more time, cover the pot and let cook for 15 minutes.Check rice, stir with a fork and remove from heat.Let sit uncovered for 10 minutes before serving.