Easy Spanish Rice

A quick and easy recipe for Spanish rice is ready in under an hour and uses simple and flavorful ingredients for a family-pleasing side dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 168 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1.5 cups long-grain rice
• 0.75 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon tomato bouillon with chicken flavoring (such as Knorr®), or more to

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place a pot over medium-heat heat; add oil and heat until oil shimmers slightly. Pour rice into hot oil, stirring constantly, until rice is golden to dark brown, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Mix water, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and bouillon into rice. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat. Cover the pot tightly with a lid and let sit until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Adjust seasonings as needed.