Spanish Rice Recipe - The best way to cook an easy Spanish rice

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while white rice is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasoning can be a budget-friendly option.

Rinse long grain rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear.

Soak the rinsed rice in a bowl for 20 minutes.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant.

Add the rinsed and drained rice to the onions, stirring frequently to toast the rice until slightly golden brown (about 5 to 8 minutes).

Add minced garlic, chopped green bell peppers, and chopped red bell peppers; sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until tender.

Stir in tomato paste and tomato sauce until well incorporated with the veggies.

Season the rice with oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, red chili powder, black pepper, and salt; stir to combine.

Add 3 cups of chicken stock and stir once more.

Cover the pot and bring the rice to a boil over high heat.

Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.

Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.

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