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: TOTAL RECIPE COST: $5.20, COST PER SERVING (8 servings): $0.65
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 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add 2 cups long grain white rice and ½ finely diced onion. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and the rice is lightly browned.
- Spray a slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Transfer the rice and onion mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce, 1 cup chunky salsa, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2–3 hours, or until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Stir in freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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
