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Gluten Free Spanish Rice
This Gluten Free Spanish Rice is the perfect easy weeknight meal. It's full of vibrant flavors and colors, packed with veggies, and done in under 30 minutes. My version adds ground beef for added protein and sneaks in some extra veggies, making it a delicious and balanced meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cayenne
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup fresh diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice
- 1 cup roasted cauliflower, optional
Instructions
- Roast the cauliflower. If you are adding the cauliflower into the dish, preheat oven to 425. Toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt, cumin, and cayenne. Spread on a greased baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes.
- Sauté onions & garlic. Heat a large skillet with olive oil, bring to a medium heat. Add garlic and onions and sauté for about 3-5 minutes, until fragrant and translucent.
- Add jalapenos and spices. Add the minced pickled jalapeños, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Stir until the onions are coated and the spices release their fragrance. About 1-2 minutes.
- Cook the beef. Move the veggies over to the side and add the beef. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking apart, until browned all the way through.
- Add tomatoes & tomato paste. Stir in the tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated (1-2 min).
- Stir in rice. Stir in the rice and cauliflower. Mix until all the ingredients are evenly distributed. Squeeze lime juice over the rice, and stir. Warm on low for about five minutes or until heated through. Adjust salt to taste.
- Serve & enjoy! Serve the gluten free spanish rice w
Notes
- Pressure Cook Basmati Rice: First, rinse the rice. Then place 1 cup basmati rice and 1 cup cold water in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. With venting knob in venting position, close the lid, then turn venting knob to sealing position. Pressure cook at high pressure for 6 minutes + 10 minutes natural release. Open the lid carefully. Fluff the rice.
- To add some extra nutrients to this gluten free spanish rice, roast cauliflower then add in to skillet when you add the rice. It's a great way to sneak in some more veggies.
- Use fresh diced tomatoes over canned. This will give more vibrant flavor. If you're in a pinch you can use a 28oz can of diced tomatoes.
- Serve with fresh lime juice and cilantro for the best flavor!
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
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