Spanish Rice Bake – Flavorful Oven-Baked Rice with Tomatoes
Spanish Rice Bake is a simple oven-baked rice dish with rich flavors. The recipe combines rice, tomatoes, and spices into a hearty meal. It is easy to prepare and perfect for busy days. The dish can be customized with vegetables or meat. Baking enhances the flavor and texture. It is a comforting and satisfying recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Cook onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.
- In a baking dish, combine rice, cooked vegetables, broth, tomato sauce, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes until rice is tender.
- Sprinkle cheese on top if desired and bake for 5 more minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use long-grain rice for best texture.
- Brown rice requires longer cooking.
- Add extra broth if needed.
- Fresh tomatoes can replace sauce.
- Cover dish tightly.
- Cheese is optional.
- Stir before serving.
- Serve hot.