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Savory Spanish Rice

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
60 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner
Savory Spanish Rice
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1/4 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 4 cups water
Instructions
1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil, rice, onion, green pepper, and salt to taste. Stir constantly until the rice is lightly toasted.
2
Remove the skillet from the heat source and let it cool down for a minute.
3
Add diced tomatoes to the mixture, stirring well to combine.
4
Pour in water until the entire mixture is covered; if necessary, add more water to achieve this.
5
Return the skillet to the stovetop and bring the mixture to a rolling boil; season with salt and pepper as desired.
6
As soon as the mixture reaches its boiling point, cover it with a lid and lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
7
Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
8
During this time, avoid lifting the lid to check on the rice; instead, focus on maintaining a steady simmer.
9
Once the cooking time has elapsed, turn off the stove and let the skillet stand for an additional 12-15 minutes.
10
During this final resting period, do not remove the lid; allow the rice to continue cooking and absorbing any remaining moisture.