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BOXED SPANISH RICE MADE BETTER



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I love the boxed Spanish rice, but I like it better with an authentic Mexican taste. Do this and your guest will never know it's from a box.

Provided by STARTERWIFE

Categories     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 1 box, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (6 7/8 ounce) box Spanish rice mix
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1/4 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • Cook Spanish rice according to package directions, but before covering with a lid, add peppers, spice, and chilies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 223.8, Carbohydrate 1.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 0.2

SPANISH RICE



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You'll find my easy Spanish rice is better than any boxed mix in grocery stores. Best of all, it can be prepared in the same amount of time as those so-called "quick and easy" boxes. -Anne Yaeger, Washington, DC

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup boiling water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir until lightly browned. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 10-15 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BETTER SPANISH RICE



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Flavorful and delicious. No one will guess this authentic tasting rice was made from instant rice.

Provided by mjhutch

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ onion, chopped
1 ¼ cups uncooked instant rice
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir the chopped onion until browned, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the rice, tomatoes, cilantro, and chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the rice is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 165.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

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