Best Quick And Easy Spanish Rice Recipes

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SPANISH RICE, PRONTO



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Spanish Rice, Pronto

Provided by Minute® Rice

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced
2 cups Minute® White Rice
1can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp prepared mustard (optional)
Chopped cilantro and lime wedges (optional)

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.

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.

QUICK SPANISH RICE



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Great side dish for your Mexican fiesta. Try with Recipe #17130! It is as good as you'll find in any Mexican restaurant. Update: 1 teaspoon cumin was added to original recipe. I took some of my reviewers suggestion and added 1 teaspoon of cumin to the recipe. They were right. Cumin definitely adds to the taste.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 1/4 cups rice
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, combine all ingredients (I usually mash tomatoes with potato masher or give them a quick spin in food processor).
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is done. (Unless you like sticky, gooey rice, don't take off the lid and stir at all until it is done).
  • Garnish with green onions and/or cheddar cheese.

QUICK AND EASY SPANISH RICE



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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

¼ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups uncooked instant rice (such as Minute®)
2 ¼ cups chicken broth
1 cup vegetable juice (such as V8®)
1 ½ teaspoons taco seasoning

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



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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

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups cooked white rice (such as Uncle Ben's®)

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 AUTHENTIC SPANISH RICE



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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

6 tablespoons butter
2 onions, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup uncooked white rice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup sour cream, or as desired
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or as desired

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

QUICK AND EASY SPANISH RICE



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My girlfriend Sue shared this recipe and we have made it for years. It is my favorite 'lenten' go to dish as it goes well with any kind of seafood.

Provided by Chef53Kathy

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 3 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 medium green pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
1/4 cup butter
2 cups white rice, cooked
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup

Steps:

  • Melt buitter in a skillet and saute the onion and green pepper till softened. Mix with the rice and soup and pour into an oven safe baking dish. Bake at 350* for approximately 20-25 minutes until heated thorugh and slightly golden on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 509.8, Carbohydrate 88.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 7.7, Protein 8.1

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

QUICK SPANISH RICE



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We were always glad to see a big bowl of this festive rice on the table. The carrots, peas and tomatoes make it so pretty. This versatile side dish goes great with any meat or Mexican meal. - Jerri Moror, Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1 cup water
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/3 cup diced cooked carrots

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute rice in oil until lightly browned. Add the onion, garlic and salt if desired; cook over low heat until onion is tender. , Add water and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until water is almost absorbed. Stir in the tomatoes, peas and carrots; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and vegetables are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY SPANISH RICE



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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

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup bacon fat
1 cup yellow onion
2 cups instant rice
8 ounces tomato sauce
8 ounces water
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard

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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