Crock Pot Spanish Rice
Crockpot Spanish Rice is a delicious side dish to serve with our favorite Mexican Dishes. Easy spices makes this restaurant style Spanish Rice loaded with flavor.
Servings: 8
Cost: $5.20, $0.65 per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- ½ Onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 can tomato sauce 8 ounces
- 1 cup Chunky Salsa
- 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Fresh Cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the rice and onion. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and the rice is lightly browned.
- Spray a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer the rice and onion mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add the chicken broth, tomato sauce, salsa, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook on high for 2–3 hours, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 802mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
