Best 20 Minute Spanish Rice Recipes

SPANISH RICE, PRONTO

Steps:

• Pronto, meaning "quickly" or "soon" in Spanish, is part of this Spanish Rice, Pronto recipe because it is just that, fast to cook! Make sure to use our Minute® Instant White Rice so this comes together in minutes. Step 1
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Step 2
• Add the onions and green peppers. Cook and stir until lightly browned. Step 3
• Add rice, tomato sauce, water, salt, pepper and mustard powder, if desired. Stir well and bring to a boil. Step 4
• Cover tightly and simmer for 5 minutes. Step 5
• Serve with chopped cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.

EASY SPANISH RICE

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.

BEST SPANISH RICE

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.

20 MINUTE SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Boil the chicken stock and taco seasoning in a medium pot.
• Once mixture comes to a boil add the rice, salsa, corn and beans (or peas if you prefer; stir a bit.
• Turn heat to low and cover pot.
• Allow to cook on low, undisturbed, for 20 minutes.
• After 20 minutes are up, toss the rice a bit, and serve!

MINUTE SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Pour broth, can or Rotel, and chile powder into sauce pan and bring to a boil.
• Add rice and cilantro and cover. Remove from heat and allow rice to absorb liquid.
• Mix with cheese while rice is still warm.

QUICK SPANISH RICE

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.