Spanish Rice {Totally Tasty Tuesdays}
 
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 onion, chopped fine
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 c. medium or long grain white rice
  • 3 c. chicken stock or broth*
  • 1 heaping Tbsp. tomato paste
  • pinch of Oregano
  • 1 tsp. salt
Directions
  1. In a large skillet brown rice in olive oil, medium/high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook onion rice mixture, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes, or until onions are softened.
  2. In a separate sauce pan bring stock to a simmer.
  3. Add tomato paste, oregano, and salt. Add rice to broth. Bring to a simmer. Cover. Lower heat and cook 15-25 minutes, depending on the type of rice and the instructions on the rice package.
  4. Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
Notes
Check the instructions on the rice package for the proportions of liquid to rice. They can range from 1:1 to 2:1. If your rice calls for 2 cups of water for every cup of rice, then for this recipe, use 4 cups of stock for 2 cups of rice.
Recipe by Mandy's Recipe Box at https://mandysrecipeboxblog.com/spanish-rice-totally-tasty-tuesdays/