Author:
Kevin Curry
Healthy Spanish Rice
Healthy Spanish Rice
Ingredients
Substitution
Note
for 6 servings:
- 275g (roughly 6 small) tomatoes, raw
- 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 large shallot, diced (or 1/3 cup diced red onion)
- 1 cup uncooked Basmati rice (you can substitute with brown rice or jasmine rice)
- 2 1/4 cups vegetable stock
- 3/4 lb cooked chicken meat, breast (OPTIONAL)
- Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- pinch of sea salt & pepper
- Garnish
- fresh cilantro
Steps
Step 1
Set oven to 420F. Place the raw tomatoes in a cast iron skillet (or baking sheet) and roast for 30 minutes. Once finished, remove them from the skillet and set the tomatoes aside.
Step 2
Using the same skillet, set it on low-medium heat, then add olive oil, garlic and shallot. Sauté for about 2 to 3 minutes, careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 3
Add the seasonings (minus the sea salt & pepper) to the skillet and “bloom” the seasonings for 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 4
Increase the heat to medium-high heat and add the tomatoes. Gently mash them with a spatula to create a sauce and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until you have a fragrant smelling tomato sauce/paste.
Step 5
Add the uncooked rice to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 6
Pour in the veggie stock and add a few pinches of sea salt & pepper.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to low so there is a slight simmer, then cover and cook for at least 25 minutes unbothered. If you suspect the rice is drying out, simply add about 1/4-1/3 cup veggie stock to the skillet to prevent it from burning.
Step 8
After 25 minutes, gently stir it up, then add in your choice of protein, if desired.
Step 9
Add garnish. Serve immediately.
Note: Serving size will be about 1/3 cup WITHOUT the added protein.**
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!