Ingredients and Weight: - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium onion) - 1 cup chopped green bell pepper (about 1/2 medium bell pepper) - 1 cup chopped red bell pepper (about 1/2 medium bell pepper) - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 teaspoon ground cumin - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper - 2 cups long-grain white rice - 14.5 ounces (420 grams) diced tomatoes (one 14.5-ounce can) - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth - 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Difficulty: Level 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 2. Add the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. 3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. 4. Stir in the cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. 5. Add the rice to the skillet and stir to coat with the seasonings. 6. Stir in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. 7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. 8. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. 9. Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro and serve.
Nutritional Information: Calories: 220 Fat: 5 grams Saturated fat: 1 gram Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 440 mg Carbohydrates: 40 grams Dietary fiber: 2 grams Sugar: 3 grams Protein: 4 grams
Dish Characteristics: - Colorful and flavorful - Easy to make - Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal - Can be served as a side dish or main course
User Comments: - "This Spanish rice is so easy to make and so delicious! My family loved it." - Sarah - "I'm not a big fan of Spanish rice, but this recipe was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the rice was cooked to perfection." - John - "This is my go-to recipe for Spanish rice. It's always a crowd-pleaser and leftovers are great for lunch the next day." - Mary
Special Precautions and Tips: - Use a non-stick skillet to prevent the rice from sticking. - If you don't have diced tomatoes, you can substitute a 15-ounce can of tomato sauce. - If you want a spicier rice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasonings.