Vegan Spanish Rice
Made with tomatoes and onions, Vegan Spanish Rice is an excellent side dish for just about any meal. It comes together with just a few ingredients and minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon neutral-flavored vegetable oil
- ½ cup diced red onion (about half an onion)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with their juices
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- pinch red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion to the pot along with the sea salt. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute or two.
- Add the rice to the pot, Toast the rice a little, stirring frequently for a few minutes. The rice will have a toasted, nutty fragrance.
- Add the stock, tomatoes an their juices, oregano, and red pepper flakes, if using, to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover.
- Let cook for approximately 45 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork. Top with the parsley or cilantro, and serve hot.