The Easiest SPANISH RICE Recipe You Can Ever Make, Perfect Every Time!

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.

Mix 7.4 ounces of tomato sauce with 2 teaspoons of garlic salt, 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of ground cumin in a container.

Add about 2 cups of water to the mixture to total 3 cups and mix well.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add half of a small white onion and half of a red bell pepper; sauté for 3 minutes.

Add 1.5 cups of rinsed white rice to the pan and fry for about 5 minutes until golden, stirring constantly.

Add 1 minced garlic clove to the rice and mix for a few seconds.

Pour in the prepared tomato broth and mix everything together; bring to a simmer.

Once simmering, reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover, and cook for 25 minutes.

Turn off the heat and let the rice rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Fluff the rice and serve.

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