Easy Spanish Rice
Sincerely Denise
This Easy Spanish Rice, also known as Mexican Rice, is so vegan and vegetarian friendly! It also makes the perfect side to almost any dish and is great for meal prepping.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 215 kcal
- 1.5 C Long Grain White Rice
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 White or Yellow Onion
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 3/4 15 oz can Tomato Sauce
- 2 Diced Roma Tomatoes
- 2 C Vegetable Broth
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 Bunch of Cilantro for garnish, optional
Rinse the rice thoroughly
Heat a large sauce pan over medium heat and add the olive oil and diced onion to fry for about 1 min, stirring occasionally
Add the rice and allow it to fry in the pan for another min, stirring frequently so that it doesn't burn
Add the rest of the ingredients and stir well
Allow the rice to come to a boil, then lower down to a simmer and cook for 20-25 min
Once rice is cooked, remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork
Garnish with chopping cilantro if desired and serve as a side to your favorite Mexican dish!
Keyword healthy side dishes, meal prep, mexican rice, spanish rice, vegan, vegetarian