Easy Authentic Spanish Rice

Easy Authentic Spanish Rice

White rice simmers in Mexican-style tomatoes, onions, and jalapeno peppers for a quick and easy side dish of traditional Spanish rice. Top with shredded Cheddar and sour cream, if desired.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
253 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onions and jalapeño peppers in butter until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir Mexican-style tomatoes into onion mixture; add rice, salt, and black pepper.
Step 2
Bring rice mixture to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked, 40 to 45 minutes. Garnish with sour cream and Cheddar cheese to serve.
Easy Authentic Spanish Rice
Easy Authentic Spanish Rice
Easy Authentic Spanish Rice
Easy Authentic Spanish Rice

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 0.5 cup sour cream, or as desired
  • 0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or as desired

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