Easy Arroz Amarillo (Spanish Yellow Rice)

This 30-minute yellow rice recipe is a classic staple in Cuban cuisine and a delicious Cuban side dish for pork, ham, chicken, beef, or fish.

Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, green pepper, and garlic and saute for 5 minutes.

First, make the sofrito

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Add pimentos and tomato sauce. Sauté for 1 minute. Add rice, water, and spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce to low. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes.

Add ingredients and cook

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Remove from heat. Keep the lid on for another 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. The rice should be moist and delicious.

Fluff the rice

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