Spanish Rice – 28-Minute Recipe
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.
Recipe by Ben Chelin· Structured by ReelsMeals
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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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Toast the rice first
Stir the rice in the heated olive oil until lightly toasted before adding water.
Keep the lid on while cooking
Cover the saucepan during both the simmer and the final steaming steps.
Fluff with a fork
After the 5‑minute steam, use a fork.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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.