Spanish Rice in a Rice Cooker
Spanish rice in a rice cooker is the perfect solution for a flavorful and easy weeknight meal. This vibrant dish combines fluffy long-grain rice with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and a kick of spices, delivering an irresistible taste reminiscent of authentic Spanish cuisine. Whether served as a side or a main dish, this recipe brings color and flavor to your table, making it ideal for family dinners or Taco Tuesdays.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and bell pepper.
- In the rice cooker, set to sauté mode. Add a splash of oil and sauté the onion and bell pepper for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add rinsed rice, vegetable broth, tomato sauce, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Close the lid and cook according to your rice cooker instructions (about 20 minutes).
- Let it sit for 5 minutes after cooking before fluffing with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg