Best 7 Mild Or Spicy Spanish Rice Recipes

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Savor the vibrant flavors of Spain with our delectable Mild or Spicy Spanish Rice recipes. Embark on a culinary journey through the streets of Madrid or the sun-kissed beaches of Barcelona as you recreate these authentic dishes in your kitchen. From the classic Mild Spanish Rice, a harmonious blend of aromatic rice, tender vegetables, and savory spices, to the fiery Spicy Spanish Rice, an explosion of bold flavors that will tantalize your taste buds, these recipes offer a taste of Spain's rich culinary heritage. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy kick, we have the perfect recipe for you. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's cook up a Spanish feast!

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SPICY SPANISH-STYLE RICE



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This Spanish rice-inspired spicy tomato rice recipe is super easy to make and is always a crowd-pleaser. When was the last time you had Spanish rice? You can substitute paprika for the chili powder.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
⅓ cup diced jalapeno pepper
⅓ cup chopped green onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder, or to taste
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 ¼ cups chicken stock
½ cup tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Stir rice, jalapeno, green onion, and garlic together in the melted butter until rice is completely coated with butter. Add chili powder, cumin, salt, chipotle chile powder, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir chicken stock and tomato sauce into rice mixture. Bring to a simmer, cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes. Turn heat off and leave pot covered on the burner for 8 minutes. Remove cover and fluff rice with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 435.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 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

MILD OR SPICY SPANISH RICE



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I love heat but my family...not so much, so here it two versions, cooked the same on more heat to one. The heat in this recipe comes from the Chile de Arbol peppers and the Mrs. Dash Southwest and Chipotle spice, reduce amounts of each or both for a milder rice.

Provided by Lynn Socko

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

MILD VERSION: LEAVE OUT THE CHILE DE ARBOL AND MRS. DASH SEASONING.
1 1/2 c long grain rice, uncooked
chicken or pork stock, see note below
12 dried chile de arbols, opt
4 clove garlic
2 tsp mrs. dash southwest and chipotle, opt
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder, mild
1/2 tsp ancho chili powder, opt
1/2 tsp smoked paprika, opt
1 tsp coarse sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
4 Tbsp butter, unsalted
1 anaheim pepper, large dice

Steps:

  • 1. NOTE: Different types of rice call for different amounts of liquid, go by package directions for info.
  • 2. Simmer broth with 4 cloves of garlic and 12 chile de arbol dried peppers for 15 min. But sure to have the amount of broth your rice calls for when finished.
  • 3. Remove stems from chiles and place peppers and garlic in food processor with about 1/2 to 1 c of broth. Puree and set aside.
  • 4. In a large skillet melt butter. Add rice and all dry spices and chopped anaheim pepper, cook over med high heat for about 10 min. Add broth including the chiles and garlic. Cover and bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook according to package directions.

SPICY AMERICAN SPANISH RICE



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Great Spanish rice as a main course meal. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes. Can be made less spicy using regular tomatoes.

Provided by KOOLCHICK262003

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup long-grain converted rice
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
1 pound ground beef
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as RO*TEL®)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir rice in the melted butter until rice is lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir bell pepper and onion into rice and cook until bell pepper is softened and onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Break the ground beef into the rice mixture; cook and stir until beef is completely browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir tomato sauce and diced tomatoes into ground beef mixture. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 59.7 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 694.2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

SPICY RICE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon oil
1 small onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
One 28-ounce can of tomatoes, crushed
1 cup rice

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan combine oil, onion and green pepper. Saute over medium heat until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle in cayenne pepper. Add heated chicken stock and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Add rice and stir. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Continue simmering over low heat until all liquid is absorbed. Serve hot.

SPANISH RICE



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A Spanish rice recipe starts with instant rice, tomatoes and onions combined with chili powder and cumin for an easy side dish

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings (1/2 cup each)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons Pure Wesson® Canola Oil
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1-1/4 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1 can (14 oz each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add rice; cook 1 to 2 minutes more or until rice is browned lightly, stirring frequently.
  • 2. Add broth, drained tomatoes, chili powder and cumin to saucepan; stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

SPICY SPANISH RICE



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Enjoy this great, Spanish-style one-pan dinner of spicy, smoky pork paella. It delivers three of your 5-a-day as well as plenty of flavour

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 large onion , finely chopped
200g lean pork tenderloin fillet , diced into cubes roughly 1.5cm
2 large garlic cloves , chopped
100g brown basmati rice
½ -1 tsp smoked paprika (depending on how much heat you want)
generous pinch saffron
500ml hot vegetable bouillon
1 large red pepper , deseeded, quartered and sliced
160g fine green beans , trimmed and halved
60g large prawns
large handful parsley , chopped
½ lemon , cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion for 5 mins until soft. Add the pork and fry a few mins to brown it a little.
  • Tip in the garlic, rice and paprika, stirring briefly. Stir the saffron into the bouillon, then pour this in as well. Add the pepper, cover the pan, reduce the heat and simmer for 25 mins before mixing in the beans. Cover and cook for 10 mins more.
  • Add the prawns, cover again and cook for 2 mins until the rice has absorbed all the liquid. Stir in the parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your Spanish rice will taste. Look for authentic Spanish rice, such as Bomba or Valencia rice, and use fresh vegetables and herbs.
  • Cook the rice properly: Spanish rice is a delicate dish, so it's important to cook it carefully. Follow the recipe instructions carefully and don't overcook the rice, or it will become mushy.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make Spanish rice, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. You can add different vegetables, proteins, and spices to create your own unique dish.

Conclusion:

Spanish rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover rice, and it's also a perfect side dish for a variety of main courses. With its vibrant colors and bold flavors, Spanish rice is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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