Description
A simple and flavorful jailhouse rice recipe that’s easy to make with basic ingredients. Perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked beans (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the water and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- If using beans, stir them in after the rice is cooked.
- Fluff with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
- Use brown rice for a healthier option, but adjust cooking time.
- Add cooked meat like sausage or chicken for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: jailhouse rice, easy rice recipe, flavorful rice, vegetarian rice dish