spanish rice (arroz rojo)

Name: Spanish Rice (Arroz Rojo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup(s) uncooked white rice; 4 3/4 cup(s) chicken broth; 14 ounce(s) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/4 cup(s) red onion, finely chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/3 cup(s) unsalted butter; 1 pinch(es) chili powder (optional); 1 pinch(es) ground cumin

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on Mar 10, 2016

I've been making this recipe for years with great success. It's simple to make, and it's a great side dish for Mexican-themed dinners. This recipe makes a lot, so it's a great dish to take to potluck parties because it's enough to feed a small crowd.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 10 to 12

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
4 3/4 cups chicken broth
14 ounces can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup unsalted butter
1 pinch chili powder (optional)
1 pinch ground cumin

How To Make spanish rice (arroz rojo)

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Very lightly coat 9x13-inch baking dish with no-stick spray; set aside.

Step 2

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, and mix well. Pour into 9x13 baking dish, and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Step 3

Place in preheated oven, and bake for 1 hour.
Step 4

Leave covered until ready to serve. (If onions or garlic settle on top, toss lightly with a fork to re-incorporate them into the rice.)
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