Spanish Rice Recipe | Mexican Rice | Restaurant Style 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.

Chop and dice 1/4 of an onion and cut two slices of jalapeno.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium to medium-high heat.

Add 1 cup of long grain rice to the pan and toast until light golden brown.

Add the chopped onion and jalapeno to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute.

Season with salt and pepper to taste and add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.

Add 1 packet of chicken bouillon and 1/8 ounce can of tomato sauce to the pan.

Pour in 2 cups of hot water and mix well.

Cover the pan with a lid and reduce heat to low; cook for 30 minutes without lifting the lid.

After 30 minutes, fluff the rice with a fork and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.

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