Spanish Rice Pilaf Recipes

MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions and jalapeño and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Turn the heat up to medium and add the tomato paste, garlic and rice; cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth, salt, pepper, chili powder and cumin; turn the heat up and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• Add the peas, cilantro and lime juice and fluff the rice with a fork to mix. Let the rice sit for a few moments to "dry out" and lose that wet, just-steamed texture. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and lime if necessary.
• Note: Some rice brands will require a little less or a little more liquid; check the package for specific instructions.
• Freezer-Friendly Instructions: This rice can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. (Putting it in a flat layer in sealable plastic bags works well as it will take up less space in the freezer.) No need to thaw before reheating; remove it from the freezer and reheat in the microwave with 1 to 2 Tbsp. of water.

SPANISH RICE PILAF WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the rice, garlic, onions, bell pepper, paprika and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until the rice and onions start to turn translucent. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Add the tomato paste, red wine vinegar, thyme and bay leaves to the rice and cook for 2-3 more minutes, just until the vinegar cooks out.
• Pour the water into the pan and bring to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, turn the heat all the way down and cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, allowing the rice to cook at a low simmer.
• Simmer the rice for 15-20 minutes or until it's cooked through and there is no liquid remaining. Remove the bay leaves and sprigs of thyme.
• Fluff the rice with a fork and add the almonds, parsley and butter to the pan. Stir to combine evenly and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

MEXICAN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth, rice, chili powder, jalapeno peppers, and cumin. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 4 minutes. Stir in bell pepper. Cover. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
• Stir tomato and shredded cheese into hot cooked rice.

SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy 4-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook until just starting to turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and carrot, and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in rice to coat. Add chicken stock or water, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, stir once, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover, and let simmer until water is absorbed, about 17 minutes. Remove from heat, and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, and serve warm.

SPANISH RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Mix chicken stock, brown rice, orzo, and margarine in a saucepan using a fork. Bring to a boil. Mix with a fork again and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until stock is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Mix in tomato paste and adobo seasoning until rice is a consistent reddish color.

SPANISH BARLEY-BROWN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat oil until hot in a large Dutch oven.
• Turn heat down to medium.
• Add onions, all the peppers, and celery and saute until soft.
• Add garlic and saute for 3 minutes more.
• Add barley and brown rice and saute for 5-10 minutes or until the grains smell fragrant.
• Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
• Turn down the heat and simmer for approximately 45 minutes, stirring once in awhile.