Spanish rice differs from region to region. Fundamentally it is rice cooked in tomatoes, chilies, onions, and spices to produce a richly flavored side dish to nearly any main dish.

Spanish rice also makes a great filling for stuffed dishes like chilies rellenos.

Some of the differences you will find in this dish depend upon local ingredients. In some variations corns, legumes, or other diced vegetables are included along with the basic flavors used here.