This spicy tomato rice is a zesty take on a traditional Spanish rice recipe. It makes a great side dish for all kinds of main courses, and reheats wonderfully. Try this spicy tomato rice recipe the next time plain white rice just won't do.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp of butter
- 2 cups white, long-grain rice
- 1/3 cup diced jalapenos
- 1/3 cup diced green onions
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp chipotle, or more to taste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
Preparation:
In a saucepan on low heat, melt the butter, and add the rice, peppers, onions, and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes, coating the grains of rice with the butter. Stir in the chili powder, chipotle, cumin, and salt.
Add the chicken stock and tomato sauce. Turn the heat to med-high and bring to a simmer. Then turn down to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. After the 20 minutes, turn off the heat and let sit for 9 minutes. Uncover, fluff with a fork, and serve hot.
Add the chicken stock and tomato sauce. Turn the heat to med-high and bring to a simmer. Then turn down to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. After the 20 minutes, turn off the heat and let sit for 9 minutes. Uncover, fluff with a fork, and serve hot.