How To Make Spanish Rice - Mexican Rice Recipe - Arroz Mexicano

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.

Start by measuring 4 quarts of chicken broth and pour it into a pot.

Add 1 tablespoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of oregano leaves, a dash of pepper, and 1 teaspoon of cumin to the chicken broth.

Bring the chicken broth mixture to a simmer on the stove.

In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Add 2 cups of white rice to the skillet and stir to coat in the oil.

Toast the rice for about 5 minutes until lightly golden, stirring frequently.

Add 1 diced onion, 1 diced red bell pepper, and 4 diced jalapenos to the skillet with the rice; stir to combine.

Cook the rice and vegetables together for about 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add 3 diced tomatoes to the skillet and mix them in with the rice and vegetables.

Pour the simmering chicken broth mixture over the rice and vegetables in the skillet; give it a quick stir.

Cover the skillet with a lid and let it simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.

After 15 minutes, turn off the heat but leave the skillet covered for an additional 30 minutes to let the rice sit.

Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

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