Spanish Rice and Potato Skillet
Make Spanish Rice and Potato Skillet, a Spanish dinner recipe with olive oil, yellow onion, garlic. It has about 45 min, about 420 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Spanish Rice and Potato Skillet is a Spanish dinner recipe that takes about 45 min, makes 4 servings, has about 420 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonSpanish Rice and Potato Skillet ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 medium russet potatoes
- 1 14.5 oz can canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup short grain rice
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
How to make Spanish Rice and Potato Skillet
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
- Stir in the 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 diced carrots, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the 2 diced russet potatoes, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring to coat the vegetables in the spices and allow them to lightly brown.
- Stir in the 1 cup of rinsed short grain rice and the entire 14.5 oz can of undrained diced tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute, ensuring the rice is well mixed with the other ingredients.
- Pour in 3 cups of vegetable broth, then season with 3/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet tightly, and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time, allowing the rice to steam and absorb the liquid.
- After 20-25 minutes, check if all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice and potatoes are tender. If not, cover and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5-10 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork, garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, and serve directly from the skillet.
Spanish Rice and Potato Skillet FAQ
How do I make Spanish Rice and Potato Skillet?
Make Spanish Rice and Potato Skillet by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Spanish Rice and Potato Skillet?
The main ingredients include olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, carrots, russet potatoes. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Spanish Rice and Potato Skillet take?
This recipe takes about 45 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Spanish Rice and Potato Skillet?
Recipe Genius estimates about 420 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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