Spanish Rice in a Rice Cooker
Experience the vibrant flavors of Spain with this easy rice cooker Spanish rice recipe. Bursting with spices, aromatic garlic, and colorful bell peppers, this dish transforms any meal into a festive occasion. Perfect as a side or a standalone dish, it’s a crowd-pleaser that brings warmth to your kitchen in just one pot!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until golden brown.
- Add the rinsed rice, cumin, and smoked paprika to the skillet; stir continuously for even coating and slight toasting.
- Transfer the mixture to your rice cooker; add tomato sauce, chicken broth, diced bell pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Set the rice cooker to 'white rice' mode and cook for 20-25 minutes until done.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg