Spanish Rice Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Sauté Vegetables

   In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and chopped bell pepper, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until softened.

2. 2

   Add Rice and Spices

   Stir in the long grain white rice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to toast the rice and spices.

3. 3

   Add Liquids

   Pour in the chicken broth and tomato sauce, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil.

4. 4

   Simmer

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.

5. 5

   Add Peas

   After the rice has cooked, stir in the frozen peas and cover again. Let it sit for an additional 5 minutes to heat the peas through.

6. 6

   Garnish and Serve

   Remove from heat, fluff the rice with a fork, and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.