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EASY SPANISH RICE



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The name says it all. You can toss this spicy rice dish together in no time!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked regular rice
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Cook rice and onion in oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is golden brown and onion is tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg

BEST SPANISH RICE



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The combination of picante sauce and chicken broth makes this easy recipe very tasty!

Provided by Angela Sims

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix rice into skillet, stirring often. When rice begins to brown, stir in chicken broth and salsa. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 696.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

EASY SPANISH RICE (LIGHTER RECIPE)



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A flavorful side dish to serve with your favorite Mexican foods!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook rice and onion in skillet over medium heat about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is golden brown and onion is tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg

EASY SPANISH RICE



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Cook a pot of rice using chicken broth, tomato sauce, and a few seasonings to make this quick and easy Spanish Rice. It's the perfect base for rice bowls or a delicious side dish to your favorite Mexican entrees!

Provided by Samantha Skaggs

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup white rice
1 cup (APPROXIMATELY) chicken broth or stock (see NOTES below)
1 cup (APPROXIMATELY) tomato sauce or puree (see NOTES below)
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup diced fresh tomatoes (seeded & drained (optional))

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, melt together olive oil and butter. Add rice and stir to coat with oil/butter. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 2 to 3 minutes, until rice is toasted.
  • Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, oregano, and diced tomatoes (if using). Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir well, reduce heat to low, place lid on pot, and cook at a gentle simmer for 20 minutes (or whatever amount of time is directed on your bag of rice; see NOTES below). If rice is not quite tender or liquid is not absorbed after 20 minutes, replace lid and cook for 2 to 4 minutes longer. Remove from heat, leave covered, and allow to rest for a few minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 578 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY SPANISH RICE



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This recipe has been told to me by my girlfriends MIL from Mexico. I had to measure the ingredients. Never before have they been measured, always a 'handful of this and equal parts of this' until it looked right. I hope you enjoy it. It has become a family favorite in our home. I am always asked to make it!

Provided by Arizona Desert Flower

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups long-grain rice
3 cups water
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
1 tablespoon tomato bouillon with chicken flavoring (such as Knorr®), or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place a pot over medium-heat heat; add oil and heat until oil shimmers slightly. Pour rice into the hot oil, stirring constantly, until rice is golden to dark brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix water, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and bouillon into rice. Bring to a boil. Turn off heat and cover pot tightly with a lid. Leave pot covered on hot burner until rice has absorbed all the liquid, about 20 minutes. Adjust seasonings as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 18 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

LOW SODIUM SPANISH RICE AND BEANS



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This Low Sodium Spanish Rice and Beans packs great flavor with far less sodium than most recipes. This quick and easy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish making it a great busy weekday choice!

Provided by Lara Clevenger, MSH, RDN, CPT

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 cup white rice (uncooked, rinsed well)
1 cup onion (chopped)
1 ½ cups water (or low sodium chicken or vegetable broth)
½ cup tomato sauce (unsalted )
1 ½ tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
15 ounces canned pinto beans (rinsed and drained)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the rice and onion and toast for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is golden and the onion is tender.
  • Add in the broth, tomato sauce, and spices and bring the mixture to a low boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the rice absorbs the liquid and is fluffy. Do not remove the lid or stir while cooking.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat, remove the lid and taste, adjusting the seasonings as desired. Stir in the beans and cover. Allow to sit for an additional 5 minutes, until warmed through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 86 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPANISH RICE



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Spanish Rice is the perfect side dish to any Mexican dish your serving and so easy to make from home with this simple but tasty recipe.

Provided by Norine Rogers

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups long grain rice
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil for cooking
2 Cups Chicken Broth
1 Cup Water
1 Cup Tomato Sauce
2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Fresh Cilantro for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, with a lid, over medium heat add 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil.
  • Add 2 Cups uncooked long grain rice and 1/2 cup chopped onions.
  • Stir, sauteing until onions are translucent and rice is beginning to turn a light brown.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Add 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup of water, 1 cup of tomato sauce, 2 Tablespoons of Taco Seasoning, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin. Stir well.
  • Cover and Simmer for 20-30 minutes until rice has absorbed all the liquids.
  • Fluff with fork and top with chopped cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 1 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 4 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1/2 cup, Sodium 533 grams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat

SPANISH CHORIZO RICE RECIPE



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Spanish chorizo rice ​​is one of the most loved recipes by all Spaniards, and especially by Andalusians. This should come as no surprise, as it is an easy recipe to make and is made with common ingredients. If you like rice and want to raise its level, or if you simply like Andalusian recipes, then you are in the right place!

Provided by Paulina

Categories     Rice Recipes​

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups (270g) Spanish style chorizo
1 onion
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 tsp salt
1 tomato, diced
4 cloves of garlic
1 2/3 cups (290g) long-grain rice
1 tbsp lemony thyme
3 1/2 cups (750ml) water
1 g saffron powder
2 tsp chicken broth powder (or bouillon cube)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook the sliced ​​chorizo ​​for 2-3 minutes over medium heat until a little oil is released, stirring occasionally. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add olive oil, and heat for one minute. Then add the onion, red pepper, green pepper, a pinch of salt, and cook until tender.
  • After that add the tomato, minced garlic, and cook until the tomato is tender, for about 5 minutes.
  • Then add the chorizo, rice, thyme and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes so that the rice absorbs the flavors.
  • For the final step add water, saffron, chicken broth powder, and mix well. Adjust the salt point if necessary.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook with the lid on for 20 minutes. With the help of a fork, move the rice to make it lighter and it is ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams carbohydrates, Fat 7 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, ServingSize 1, Sodium 273 grams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat

THE BEST SPANISH RICE RECIPE (MEXICAN RICE)



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Light and fluffy in every forkful, this restaurant-style Spanish rice recipe is quick and easy to make at home, turning out perfectly cooked grains that don't clump every single time.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tomatoes (, stemmed and quartered)
1/2 yellow onion (, peeled and quartered)
2 cloves garlic (, peeled)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Place the tomato, onion, garlic and salt in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, then set aside.
  • Add the oil to a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the rice and cook for about 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn. Add the tomato mixture to the skillet (be careful, it will sizzle and splatter) and cook for 2 minutes while stirring. Add the chicken broth, stir, and cover with a ild. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes or until the liquid is totally absorbed. Fluff with a fork to stir in the tomato bits that have risen to the top. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Sodium 910 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY MEATY SPANISH RICE



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This recipe is from a cook at our grade school when I was a kid. We enjoyed it at school and Mom got the recipe so we could make it at home, too.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Beef

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 1/2 c rice, uncooked
1 small can tomato sauce
1 small can chopped tomatoes or whole tomatoes (chopped)
2 c water
1-2 tsp worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Brown beef and onions together in a skillet. Drain grease. Add remaining ingredients and cook on simmer until rice is done.

EASY SPANISH RICE



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This is a very easy and tasty spanish rice! Sevre with any mexi food you like; tacos, burrito's, taco meatloaves, etc. Hope you enjoy! Photo is mine.

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 c chicken stock
1 1/4 c rice, long grain
1/2 medium bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp butter
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp oregano, dried
1/2 to 1 tsp cumin
salt to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In medium saucepan, combine all ingredients.
  • 2. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer covered for 25 minutes.
  • 3. Serve with https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/beef/cheesy-mini-taco-meatloaves.html and pinto's.

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