Healthier Spanish Rice a Delicious Whole Grain Side

Do you love the warm, comforting flavors of Spanish cuisine but want to make a healthier choice for your rice dish? Look no further than Spanish Rice made with brown rice!

This flavorful and nutritious twist on a classic dish will delight your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. Get ready to tantalize your palate and nourish your body with this delicious recipe that will have you saying "¡Olé!"

This rice is great as a side dish; or my favorite way, layer it in a tortilla with some cheese and refried beans for a fabulous homemade BRC burrito.

Traditionally Spanish or Mexican Rice is made with white rice, but the brown rice adds some extra whole grain goodness. It takes a little longer to cook, but with the spices and sauce you don't notice the flavor or texture difference.

This recipe toasts the rice a bit before steaming. This cooks the outer starch which keeps the rice from sticking together.

Ingredients for Whole Grain Spanish Rice

The ingredients for this dish are simple and easy to find:

• long grain brown rice
• chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• tomato sauce
• small can of diced green chilies
• low sodium taco seasoning (try this seasoning mix recipe if you don't have any on hand)

You can use white rice instead, just check it after 15 minutes of cooking.

Recipe

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Ingredients

 

• 2 extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
• 2 cup chicken broth (preferably organic)
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 can 4 ounce size diced green chilies (undrained)
• 1½ tablespoon low sodium taco seasoning

Instructions

 

• Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and stir to coat completely in oil. Cook, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes, until rice is lightly toasted.
• Add vegetable broth, tomato sauce, diced green chilies with liquid, and taco seasoning and stir to combine.
• Increase heat to high and bring the rice mixture to a rolling boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for approximately 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is fully cooked.
• Remove from heat and allow rice to rest for 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff the rice mixture with a fork.

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