Spanish Rice Recipe: Vibrant and Aromatic
Vibrant Spanish rice with smoked paprika and saffron.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups long-grain rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 14 oz diced tomatoes blended
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp saffron optional
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ cup peas optional
- Optional: Parsley lemon wedges
- Suggested Pairings: Paella sangria
Instructions
- Rinse and drain rice.
- Sauté onion and bell pepper 4-5 min; add garlic, cook 1 min.
- Toast rice 2-3 min.
- Add tomatoes, broth, spices, and peas; bring to a boil.
- Simmer covered 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Fluff, garnish with parsley and lemon; serve with paella and sangria.
Notes
- Rinse rice for fluffiness.
- Store in fridge 5 days or freeze 2 months.
- Try a spicy variation.
- Pair with seafood.