If you’re in the mood for a flavored rice dish to accompany your meal – this one does the trick. Another great addition to the Rice Collection! This recipe was featured on Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday for Cinco de Mayo..go check it out and see some other really great recipes!
Spanish Red Rice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
3 garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups rice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cilantro
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 cups water
1 lime
In a medium saucepot, heat the oil, onion and tomato paste on medium heat. Sauté for five minutes; stirring frequently. Add the minced garlic and sauté another minute. Add the rice. Stir to combine and continue cooking a few more minutes; adding the cumin, cilantro, thyme, salt & pepper. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes until rice is tender.
Place rice in a serving dish and squeeze with the juice of the lime. Serve.
Enjoy!
Linda~
This recipe has been shared on Senior Salon, Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday, The Pin Junkie, Funtastic Friday, Weekend Potluck and Saucy Saturdays…go check it out and then visit some other great sites!
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Linda, this rice looks delicious! I wanted to let you know that you are my feature at Funtastic Friday! Thank you for linking up! Hope to see you tonight!
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Awesome! Thanks Lacie!
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This looks amazing Linda!! It looks super yummy!
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Thank you Roxanne!! 😀
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This looks very good Linda. I have never heard about this before. Do you know, where it comes from?
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In Spain I mean
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It’s not from anywhere in particular – it’s a play on the flavors of Spain!
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From my kitchen – i made it up!! 😀😀
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It’s okay 🙂
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Pinning for Cinco de Mayo! Beautiful flavors, Linda!
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Thanks Lana!! 💕💕
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Looks delicious Linda!
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Thanks Antonia!! 😀💜
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I love flavored rice, yumm!
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Looks great.
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Thanks! 🙂
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Serve it up with some refried beans and enchiladas or tacos, and you got yourself a combo plate! YUM!
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Amen!! Wait for it….on Friday I’m posting what I served with it!!! 🙂
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Woo hooo, can’t wait!
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Love the recipe and the addition of Worcestershire sauce and lime!
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Thanks Frances! It added just the right touch of tang! 🙂
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Perfect timing for Cinco de Mayo recipes Linda!
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Absolutely! (Although it always seems to be Cinco de Mayo in my house since my boys all love their Latin food!!) 🙂 🙂
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Rice is a must in our home. Love the recipe you shared. TFS
Cheers
Mojisola
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Thanks Mojisola! Hope you’re having a great evening! 🙂
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That sounds so good!
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Thanks Elaine! Tasted good too! 🙂
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Looks like another winner. Thank you.
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Thanks Suzy!! 🙂
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Looks yummy, as always! Thank you for sharing 🙂
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Thank You for visiting!! 🙂
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