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Spanish Rice

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 cup rice, uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 onion, sweet (chopped)
  • 10 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 can (10 ounce) Rotel tomatoes & chilies
  • 1 can (14 1/2 ounce) chicken broth (or a can of vegetable broth)
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
  • 1/4 cup black olives, sliced (may use sliced stuffed green olives as well)
  • 1/4 cup peas, frozen, thawed
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add chopped onion and sliced garlic.

  • Step 2: Cook until tender and lightly browned.

  • Step 3: Add remaining ingredients, stirring well.

  • Step 4: Bring mixture to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed.

  • Step 5: Remove from heat, and place a thick towel between the pan lid and pan. This helps draw out excess steam.

  • Step 6: Allow to sit undisturbed for 5-10 minutes.

  • Step 7: Fluff with a fork and serve.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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