Best Spanish Rice With Olives Recipes

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FLAVORFUL SPANISH RICE AND BEANS



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Very flavorful, quick, and simple rice and beans with a Mexican twist.

Provided by Alicia

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ¼ cups water
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning
1 ½ teaspoons adobo seasoning
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can red beans, drained
1 (2.25 ounce) can pitted green olives

Steps:

  • Bring water, rice, and olive oil to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Mix in onion, sazon seasoning, adobo seasoning, garlic, and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add beans and olives and cook until liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Mix before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 2175.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

SPANISH CHICKEN WITH RICE AND OLIVES



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I most always add in some chorizo or smoked dry sausage to this just to boost up the flavor a bit. If you have a large electric fypan, then use it for this recipe. Please include the saffron, it really makes this recipe!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

9 chicken pieces (can use less)
seasoning salt (or use white salt)
pepper
4 -6 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 large red bell pepper, seded and chopped
2 teaspoons paprika (can use more)
2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
2 cups uncooked converted white rice (Uncle Ben's is best)
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon saffron thread
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Brown the chicken well on both sides; transfer to a plate.
  • Add in onion, red bell pepper and dryed chili flakes; saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add in garlic, paprika and rice and saute for 3 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon.
  • Add in wine and bring to a boil; simmer uncovered for 3 minutes.
  • Add in tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, saffron and bay leaf; simmer for about 6-7 minutes.
  • Return the chicken along with any juices from the bowl or plate back to the skillet and nestle into the rice .
  • Cook covered over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed (about 20-25 minutes, it might take more or less time).
  • Add in the peas and olives, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover the skillet and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.2, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 955.6, Carbohydrate 63.9, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 11.4, Protein 12.8

SPANISH RICE ORIGINAL



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A great recipe that is similar to the recipe from the homeland! Can be made as a main dish as well.

Provided by DEED330

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chicken broth
1 cup tomato sauce
6 slices bacon
2 onions, diced
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 tomatoes, diced
2 green bell peppers, diced
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt and ground black pepper
1 (10 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth and tomato sauce to a boil in a small saucepan, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and maintain a simmer while preparing the remaining ingredients.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving bacon grease in the skillet. Chop bacon.
  • Cook and stir onion in reserved bacon grease over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice; cook and stir until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour boiling chicken broth and tomato sauce into rice mixture; add diced tomatoes, green peppers, and chopped bacon. Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 30 to 40 minutes. Stir black olives and corn into rice mixture before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1195.5 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

BEST SPANISH RICE



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The combination of picante sauce and chicken broth makes this easy recipe very tasty!

Provided by Angela Sims

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chunky salsa

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 696.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

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