Description
A heartwarming dish of rice cooked with vibrant spices and tomatoes, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the rice and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly toasted.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg