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Best Restaurant Style Spanish Rice

Barbara
This easy to make side is better than any restaurant version. You will love how easy it is to make too.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 14½ oz can of chicken broth,
  • oz water
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Cumin
  • 2 tbsps minced dehydrated onions
  • tbsp taco seasoning mix 

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium high heat.
  • Add rice and stir until grains are translucent and start to lightly toast.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients, and stir well.
  • Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Cover pan with a tight fitting lid; immediately reduce heat to low.
  • Cook for 25-30 minutes or until rice has absorbed all the liquid.
  • Fluff with a fork and serve.
Keyword Mexican, rice, side dish