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Spicy Spanish Rice

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 4 people
Author: Megha Patel

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 can fire roasted tomatoes about 14.5 oz
  • 1 large jalapenos diced
  • 1/2 tbsp tomato paste

Spices

  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Garnish

  • 1 large lime
  • 2 green onions chopped

Instructions

  • Boil brown rice until al-dente in the vegetable stock.  If you find that the stock is being absorbed too fast, add a little bit of water at a time.  I added 1.5 cups of water towards the end. Strain any excess water once cooked.
  • In a pan, heat up your oil.  Add in the red onions and mix until they are slightly translucent.  Add in the garlic and let it cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the can of fire roasted tomatoes, jalapeno and tomato paste.  Let it all cook for about 1 minute.  (It's ok if the liquid from the can is in the pan. It will keep the rice from being dry)
  • Throw in all of your spices and add sea salt to taste.  Add in the rice.
  • Stir and let it cook on low heat for 1-2 minutes until the rice is completely coated. 
  • Garnish with lime and green onions. Serve while hot!

Notes

*Try to not to let the rice cook more than al-dente because it will continue cooking once you add it to your pan with the tomato mixture.  
**Fold the rice instead of stirring it to prevent it from getting mushy.