Side dishe for 4
Spanish Rice
$3.16for 445 minServes 4
Blend tomatoes, onion, and garlic into a sauce, toast the rice, and simmer everything in chicken broth.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh tomatoes, 0.65 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.24Typical price | |
| Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price | |
| Rice, 6.5 oz$0.08/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.52Typical price | |
| Broth, 12 oz$0.07/oz typical | 12 oz | $0.87Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.16 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap rice for quinoaabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeBudgetSide dishes
Typical price
$0.79 per serving$3.16 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tomatoes
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Steps
- Blend the tomatoes, onion, garlic, salt, and 1/2 cup water until smooth.
- Heat the canola oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the rice and toast it for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Pour in the tomato mixture and chicken broth, then bring it to a boil.
- Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
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