Easy Spanish Rice

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups long grain rice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20-25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 (simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add the rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil again, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
6. Stir in the peas and cilantro. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information:

1 serving (about 1 cup) contains: Calories: 250, Fat: 5g, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Colorful and visually appealing
• Easy to make
• Suitable for a variety of occasions

User Comments:

• "This is a great recipe for easy Spanish rice. It's flavorful and filling, and it's perfect for a quick and easy meal."
• "I love the addition of the peas and cilantro. It gives the rice a fresh and vibrant flavor."
• "This rice is so good! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth instead.
• You can also add other ingredients to your rice, such as cooked ground beef, sausage, or shrimp.
• If you want a spicier rice, you can add more chili powder or diced tomatoes with green chilies.