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THE BEST SPANISH RICE RECIPE (MEXICAN RICE)



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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

2 tomatoes (, stemmed and quartered)
1/2 yellow onion (, peeled and quartered)
2 cloves garlic (, peeled)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

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

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.

ORANGE RICE



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Orange juice, thyme, onion and celery give this dressed-up side dish a nice blend of flavors. It's a pleasant accompaniment to pork chops, Cornish game hens and chicken.-Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup diced celery
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups orange juice
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, saute celery in butter until tender. Add the remaining ingredients; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SPANISH RICE



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One cook's "Spanish" rice is another's "Mexican." Whatever the name, the result is more or less the same: an orange pilaf-style rice flavored with onion and garlic and flecked with carrot. Tomato paste further tints this colorful companion to all things Tex-Mex.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 medium white onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium carrot, diced (1/4 cup)
1 cup long-grain rice
1 3/4 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock or water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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.

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