By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 8
290 cal · 50 min
Spanish Rice
Recipe GLPR00c8a783276241
A classic Spanish rice dish made by toasting long-grain white rice in oil, then simmering it with a flavorful tomato and onion base, aromatic garlic, and chicken stock. The rice absorbs all the delicious flavors and becomes light, fluffy, and vibrant. This versatile side dish pairs beautifully with grilled meats, beans, or fresh vegetables.
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Ingredients
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt
Black pepper
1/3 cup grapeseed oil
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
Directions
Pulse the chopped tomatoes, coarsely chopped onion, and minced garlic together in a food processor until the mixture reaches a smooth, sauce-like consistency.
Heat the grapeseed oil in a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
Add the rice to the hot oil and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to toast and become golden. This step develops the rice's flavor and helps prevent it from becoming mushy.
Carefully pour the tomato-onion-garlic mixture into the toasted rice, stirring well to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Add the chicken stock to the pan and stir once more. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Comments
Spanish rice is a straightforward weeknight winner in Charlotte: every ingredient—tomato, onion, garlic, kosher salt, pepper, white rice, and chicken stock—is stocked at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, Walmart, or ALDI without a second stop. The only minor friction is grapeseed oil, which is less common than vegetable or olive oil, but still available at most chains' specialty sections. At roughly 50 cents per serving (mostly rice and stock), this is genuinely cheap. The 50-minute claim is honest—it accounts for toasting rice, sautéing aromatics, and a full simmer. It reheats well and feeds a family of 8 as a side or base, with minimal active attention once the liquid goes in.
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