Spanish brown rice –Welcome to a culinary adventure that’s sure to tickle your taste buds and perhaps even tickle your funny bone! Today, we are diving into the delightful world of Spanish Brown Rice, or as some might lovingly call it, Mexican Brown Rice. Get ready to whip up a dish that’s as vibrant as your favorite sombrero and as satisfying as a nap after a family feast!
Feast Your Eyes!
Before we get into the nitty-gritty of the recipe, let’s fuel our imaginations with a visual treat!
Ingredients Galore!
Gather round, my friends, and take notes! Here’s what you’ll need to bring this mouthwatering dish to life:
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color you fancy!)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned – your pick!)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Let’s Get Cooking!
Now that we have our ingredients lined up, it’s time to stir things up. Follow these simple steps, and you’ll have a dish that has everyone at the dinner table asking for seconds!
- In a medium-sized pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Toss in the finely chopped onion and sauté until it’s translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add in the minced garlic and diced bell pepper, cooking until they’re soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the ground cumin and smoked paprika, allowing the spices to mingle and dance for about a minute!
- Next, add in the brown rice, stirring it around to coat in all that delicious spice!
- Pour in the vegetable broth or water, and add those luscious diced tomatoes (with juices!) and corn. Bring this entire concoction to a bubbling boil.
- Once you reach the boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer. Check the dance floor (I mean, pot) every now and then! Cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 45-50 minutes.
- Once done, fluff the rice with a fork, and don’t forget to season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro because we want this dish to look as good as it tastes!
And there you have it! A delicious bowl of Spanish Brown Rice that’s sure to be the star of your next meal. You can serve it as a side or make it the main event topped with your favorite proteins. Enjoy every delightful bite! Happy cooking!