Spanish Rice (Arroz)
A simple, comforting Spanish rice dish that pairs perfectly with any main course. The lightly toasted grains absorb the savory broth, creating a fluffy, flavorful side that’s quick to prepare and always a crowd‑pleaser.
Maker: Ben Chelin
From: Instagram(view original)
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28 min estimated total time for 2 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cup water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
- red onion
- red pepper
- orange pepper
- parsley
- lemon
- spices
- white powder
- red powder
- greenish-brown powder
- black pepper
- white creamy substance
Instructions
- 1Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- 2Add the rice and stir until the grains are lightly toasted.
- 3Pour in the water and add salt to taste.
- 4Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes.
- 5Remove from heat and let the rice steam, covered, for 5 minutes.
- 6Fluff with a fork before serving.
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- How long does it take to make Spanish Rice (Arroz)?
- About 28 minutes in total: 5 minutes of prep and 23 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Spanish Rice (Arroz) recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Spanish Rice (Arroz) recipe come from?
- It was shared by Ben Chelin on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.