Description
Spanish rice in a rice cooker is a flavorful and comforting dish that brings the vibrant essence of Spanish cuisine right to your table. With its fluffy texture and rich blend of spices, this recipe is not only a delightful side but also a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Perfect for taco night or as a base for burrito bowls, it’s easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in the rice cooker on the sauté setting. Add the diced onion and minced garlic; cook until translucent.
- Stir in the long-grain rice, cumin, and paprika; toast for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Close the lid and set the cooker on the white rice setting (about 25-30 minutes).
- Once cooked, fluff with a fork and serve hot alongside your favorite main dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Rice Cooker
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg