AUTHENTIC SPANISH RICE RECIPE
This authentic Spanish rice recipe (Mexican rice recipe) is moist and full of texture with freshly chopped tomato, onions, garlic, and bell pepper.It's a traditional recipe that's easy to prepare and has been passed down through generations of Mexican-Americans.
Provided by firstdayofhome.com
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Saute rice in 3 tablespoons of oil on medium heat until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Stir constantly to brown the rice evenly.
- Add the onion,garlic, and bell pepper and saute 1 minute.
- Add the diced tomato and cook slightly.
- Add the chicken bouillon and stir just to coat the rice.
- Immediately add about 1 1/4 cups of the hot water, reserving some liquid to add back later as needed. Stir the rice and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender. Check the rice at 15 minutes to add more water and/or adjust the temperature as needed.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 122 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 5 g, Sodium 152 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, UnsaturatedFat 4 g
FIDEO
This fideo recipe was given to me by my mother in-law. It goes great with any meat dish including carne asada. I use this recipe in place of rice as my side dish.
Provided by TINYANT1
Categories Side Dish
Time 21m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the fideo, and fry until browned. Pour in half of the can of tomato sauce, and 1 cup of the water. Season with cumin, garlic salt and chili powder, and stir to blend. Bring to a boil, and cook until the liquid has almost evaporated.
- Stir in the remaining tomato sauce and water. Cover, and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the fideo is tender, and the sauce has thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 543.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
QUICK SPANISH RICE
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
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
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