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spanish rice in a bowl on the table with onion pepper and cilantro

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Ingredients
 

  • 2 extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
  • 2 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 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.
    2 extra virgin olive oil, 1 cup brown rice
  • Add broth, tomato sauce, diced green chilies with liquid, and taco seasoning and stir to combine.
    2 cup chicken broth, 1 cup tomato sauce, 1 can 4 ounce size diced green chilies, 1½ tablespoon low sodium taco seasoning
  • Increase heat to high and bring the rice mixture to a rolling boil. Stir again, then reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for approximately 20-30 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.