Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 1/2 small yellow onion, diced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa
- Juice of 1 large lime
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add long grain white rice and cook until golden brown (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in diced onion and salt, cooking until the onion softens (1-2 minutes).
- Add chicken broth and salsa, bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to low, simmer for 20 minutes.
- Check the rice; if needed, cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Let the rice rest for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork and add fresh lime juice.
Last Step:
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For a richer flavor, use high-quality chicken broth.
Add diced jalapeños or chili powder for extra heat.
Avoid stirring while simmering to maintain rice texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 0