Best Spanish Rice Microwave Recipes

MICROWAVE SPANISH RICE AND LENTIL PILAF

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Great side dish that doesn't heat up the kitchen. I start this before I get the rest of supper ready, and often have a few minutes to rest before I call the kids in.

Provided by Anemone

Categories Brown Rice

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (540 g) can lentils
1/2 cup brown rice
1 (540 g) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups stock
1 1/2 teaspoons basil
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup cheese (any kind)

Steps:

Combine (drained) lentils, rice, tomatoes, stock, basil, cinnamon and sugar in microwave-safe casserole dish.
Cover and microwave on HIGH (100%) 8-10 minutes. Continue cooking on MED (50%) 40-45 minutes until rice is tender and fluffy.
Let stand covered for 5 minutes, sprinkle with your choice of cheese.

SPANISH RICE (MICROWAVE)

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Yum! A recipe even my kids will eat and ask for more of.

Provided by DOGTIRED

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 38m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup white rice
½ onion, chopped
1 (19 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 cup water
¼ cup diced green bell pepper
¼ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 dash ground black pepper

Steps:

Place bacon in a microwave-safe 2-quart baking dish. Microwave until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate.
Place rice and onion in the baking dish; microwave until slightly tender, about 4 minutes. Add the cooked bacon, tomatoes, water, green pepper, ketchup, salt, chili powder, and pepper. Cover and microwave for 10 minutes. Stir mixture and continue cooking until rice is tender and flavors are blended, about 8 minutes more. Let cool briefly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1264.7 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

SPANISH RICE (MICROWAVE) RECIPE - (4.7/5)

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Provided by á-642

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 Large Onion
1/4 Cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tbsp. butter/margarine
1 can (16 oz) stewed tomatoes, chopped and drained (reserve liquid)
1 Cup long grain rice
1-1/2 Tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Steps:

In 2 quart casserole, combine onion, green pepper and butter. Cook at high 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 minutes; stir once. Add enough water to reserved liquid to equal 2 cups. Add to dish with tomatoes, rice ,salt and peppers. Cook covered with lid at high 4 to 5 minutes and then at medium low for 16 to 17 minutes. Let stand covered 5 minutes.