Rice with tomatoes, Spanish style

4 servings

30 minutes

Spanish-style rice with tomatoes is a fragrant and soulful dish that embodies the sunny warmth of the Mediterranean. The roots of this recipe lie in the traditions of Spanish cuisine, where simple ingredients like rice, tomatoes, and spices transform into a rich and refined meal. By frying the rice in olive oil, it acquires a light nutty note, while the combination of tomatoes, oregano, and garlic fills the dish with deep spiciness. This rice can serve as a standalone dish or as a magnificent side to seafood or meat. It is perfect for a cozy dinner, creating an atmosphere of a Spanish home where food is not just sustenance but an art of enjoying life.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 446
• Proteins: 7.5g
• Fats: 10.8g
• Carbohydrates: 76.1g

Ingredients

• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Onion: 1 head
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Long grain rice: 2 glass
• Canned tomatoes in pieces: 100 g
• Vegetable broth: 3 glass
• Dried oregano: pinch
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. In a saucepan, heat olive oil and lightly brown the rice, stirring. Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes, stirring, until the onion is soft.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Long grain rice: 2 glasss
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Garlic: 1 clove

2. In a small pot, bring the broth to a boil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable broth: 3 glasss

3. Add tomatoes, oregano, and salt to the broth. Then carefully add the rice and cook, covered, for 15-20 minutes on low heat until done.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned tomatoes in pieces: 100 g
   • Dried oregano:  pinch
   • Salt:  to taste

4. Turn off the fire and leave it closed for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.