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

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
• 1/2 cup water
• 0.5 cup sour cream, or as desired
• 0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or as desired

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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. Add just enough water to cover rice.