THE BEST SPANISH RICE RECIPE (MEXICAN RICE)
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
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 SPANISH RICE
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
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
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
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
EASY AUTHENTIC SPANISH RICE
My family loves a variety of ethnic foods, but this is one of their favorites. My niece, who is of Spanish descent, lives with us and has tweaked my old Spanish rice recipe to make it just like her grandma's. My mother-in-law has also added this recipe to her school meals menu (minus the jalapeno), and it is a hit with the students and faculty.
Provided by Megan
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Spanish Rice Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onions and jalapeno peppers in the butter until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir Mexican-style tomatoes into onion mixture; add rice, salt, and black pepper. Bring rice mixture to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked, 40 to 45 minutes. Garnish with sour cream and Cheddar cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 521.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
SIMPLE SPANISH RICE
Emily Hockett, of Federal Way, Washington says, "I prefer this side dish to traditional recipes because it's vegetarian and lower in fat. While you're preparing the rest of your meal, it simmers on the stove, allowing the flavors to blend beautifully."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook brown rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and pepper in butter until tender. Stir in tomatoes and salt. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cooked rice; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY SPANISH RICE
"I came up with this recipe trying to replace a microwave Spanish rice. This quick recipe has fewer calories and less sodium!" Susan LeBrun - Sulphur, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in rice and sauce mix. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in picante sauce. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1905mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BEST SPANISH RICE
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
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
BASIC SPANISH RICE
Add something tasty to your family's Spanish dinner! Enjoy this spicy rice that's stir in tomato sauce - a wonderful meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Cook onion and uncooked rice in the oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is golden brown.
- Remove skillet from heat. Stir in bell pepper, water, salt, chili powder, garlic powder and tomato sauce. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and tomato sauce is absorbed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg
QUICK AND EASY SPANISH RICE
This recipe is a simple Spanish rice that is quick and easy and tastes delicious. The vegetable juice and the taco seasoning add more flavor to this dish.
Provided by Ruth Schwab
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Spanish Rice Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook and stir onion, garlic, and vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir rice into onion mixture and cook, stirring often, until rice becomes slightly opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir chicken broth, vegetable juice, and taco seasoning into rice mixture and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until rice has absorbed most of the liquid, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 168.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
QUICK SPANISH RICE
This is awesome as a side dish with enchiladas, tortillas, or any other Mexican dish.
Provided by Cathy C
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Spanish Rice Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat butter in a frying pan over medium heat; cook and stir onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir tomatoes with juice, chili powder, beef bouillon granules, and salt into onion mixture; add rice. Simmer rice mixture, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors are blended, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 606.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
EASY SPANISH RICE
This is just a simple recipe that came from my mom's mom. Its not the most authentic, but it is easy, quick, and good. I always have the ingredients on hand.
Provided by KacerPie
Categories Low Protein
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt Butter in sauce pan.
- Add onions and saute until translucent.
- Add rice and stir to coat with butter. Cook until rice turns golden brown and smells slightly nutty,.
- Add tomato sauce, water, salt, pepper, and mustard. Stir.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and turn off heat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.6, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 300.9, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.8, Protein 3.5
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