Name: Spanish Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican

The Urben Life Verified

October 10, 2025

Learn how to make Spanish Rice. With only 7 ingredients, this easy side dish comes together in under 30 minutes! Over the years, this recipe for restaurant style mexican rice has become part of our weekly dinner rotation. It's perfect with tacos, enchiladas, stuffed peppers, tamales, taco salads, burrito bowls, and more!

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Spanish Rice

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 6 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan, add rice, and stir until rice begins to lightly toast.

Add in garlic, salt, and cumin. Gently stir and cook until garlic is fragrant.

Stir in tomato sauce and broth, then turn up the heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover with lid.

Simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes then remove from heat. Fluff with a fork and serve!

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Hey there, I'm Jenna Urben! I'm the recipe developer, photographer, and writer behind The Urben Life. My mission is to share allergy-friendly recipes the entire family will love.