Slow Cooker Spanish Rice
This Slow Cooker Spanish Rice is an easy and delicious side dish that's perfect for both the dog days of summer and the cold nights of winter!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 162kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes undrained
- 1½ tsp minced garlic
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1½ tsp ground cumin
- 1½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- {for garnish} lime wedges
Instructions
- Using a large skillet, add olive oil and place over medium heat. Once hot, add rice and diced onions; stir. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring often, or until rice has turned light brown in color.
- Spray a standard slow cooker with non-stick baking spray.
- Transfer the rice into the slow cooker and add broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, garlic, bell peppers, chili powder, cumin and salt; stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook on high for 2½-3 hours, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender.
- Stir fresh cilantro into rice.
- Garnish with fresh lime wedges before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 34.7mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1.1mg
