Best Spanish Rice Pilaf 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 BARLEY-BROWN RICE PILAF

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I based this recipe on a black bean recipe posted by Diana/NYC that uses a "sofrito" made with Spanish olive oil. It would be good with some black beans and corn added to it also. Try and find Spanish olive oil, it adds so much flavor to this healthy fiber filled dish.

Provided by dawnie2u

Categories Brown Rice

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/4 cup Spanish olive oil
1 cup brown rice (raw)
1 1/2 cups pearl barley (raw)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
1 yellow bell pepper (chopped)
1 green bell pepper (chopped)
1 orange bell pepper (chopped)
4 green onions (sliced)
1/2 cup celery (chopped)
1 white onion (chopped)
4 garlic cloves
17 ounces petite diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
3 large knorr chicken bouillon cubes
5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

Heat oil until hot in a large Dutch oven.
Turn heat down to medium.
Add onions, all the peppers, and celery and saute until soft.
Add garlic and saute for 3 minutes more.
Add barley and brown rice and saute for 5-10 minutes or until the grains smell fragrant.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Turn down the heat and simmer for approximately 45 minutes, stirring once in awhile.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.9, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 426.5, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 5.5, Protein 7.4

SPANISH RICE PILAF

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This is the ultimate evolution of my rice pilaf. I had some extra tomato paste around that needed using. Let's face it, practically no one uses the entire can at once! This easy dish pairs well with chicken.

Provided by CookingWolf

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 ½ cups chicken stock
1 cup parboiled brown rice
¼ cup orzo
3 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons adobo seasoning

Steps:

Mix chicken stock, brown rice, orzo, and margarine in a saucepan using a fork. Bring to a boil. Mix with a fork again and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until stock is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Mix in tomato paste and adobo seasoning until rice is a consistent reddish color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 558 mg, Sugar 1.8 g