How to Make Quick and Easy Spanish Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're craving authentic Spanish cuisine but don't have the time to spend hours in the kitchen, then this recipe for Quick and Easy Spanish Rice is just what you need. This simple yet flavorful dish is a staple in Spanish cooking, and it's the perfect accompaniment to almost any main course. Whether you're cooking for a family dinner or a casual weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cups uncooked instant rice (such as Minute®)
  • 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup vegetable juice (such as V8®)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons taco seasoning

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Cook and stir onion, garlic, and vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir rice into onion mixture and cook, stirring often, until rice becomes slightly opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir chicken broth, vegetable juice, and taco seasoning into rice mixture and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until rice has absorbed most of the liquid, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    235 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 169mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 105mg