Side DishesMay 16, 2013
Calories
247
Sodium
953mg
39% DV
Fat
6g
9% DV
Protein
6g
13% DV
Carbs
38g
13% DV
Fiber
1g
7% DV
Spanish Rice
2
Simple rice that pairs perfectly with Creamy Chicken Enchilada Casserole. We also like to make it with carnitas tacos, fish tacos, or any other Mexican food really!
8
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cups white rice (Calrose is our favorite)
1 cup white or yellow onion, chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 14 ounce can tomato sauce
4 cups chicken broth
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp cumin
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 cups white rice (Calrose is our favorite)
1 cup white or yellow onion, chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 14 ounce can tomato sauce
4 cups chicken broth
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp cumin
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1) Warm oil over medium to medium high heat in heavy sauce pan with tight fitting lid
2) Add onion and saute for 1 minute
3) Add rice and saute until light golden brown
4) Add minced garlic and cook until rice is a slightly darker golden brown (be careful not to let the onion or garlic start to burn)
5) Stir in tomato sauce, chicken broth, spices, salt and pepper
6) Bring to a rolling boil
7) Reduce heat to medium-low
8) Cover and cook for 20 minutes
9) Remove from heat and leave covered for 10 additional minutes
10) Add cilantro and fluff with a fork
Nutritions
Calories
247
Sodium
953mg
39% DV
Fat
6g
9% DV
Protein
6g
13% DV
Carbs
38g
13% DV
Fiber
1g
7% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat2g11%
Polysaturated Fat0.6000000000000001g3%
Monosaturated Fat3g20%
Cholesterol11mg3%
Sodium953mg39%
Potassium182mg5%
Protein6g13%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber1g7%
Sugar0.2g0%
Vitamin A145IU2%
Vitamin B60.18mg9%
Vitamin C9mg16%
Calcium103mg10%
Iron2mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.