Description
This Vegan Spanish Rice recipe is a flavorful and satisfying side dish perfect for any Mexican-inspired meal. Made with aromatic spices, this dish is a delicious twist on traditional Spanish rice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Spices:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Optional:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic.
- Toast Rice: Stir in rice and cook until lightly toasted.
- Add Liquid & Spices: Pour in vegetable broth and tomato sauce. Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Finish & Serve: Let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, stir in cilantro if desired, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For added texture and nutrition, stir in cooked peas, corn, or black beans after cooking.
- Brown rice can be used but will require a longer cook time and additional broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg