Best 6 Quick Spanish Rice Recipes

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QUICK SPANISH RICE



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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

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups cooked white rice (such as Uncle Ben's®)

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

QUICK SPANISH RICE



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Great side dish for your Mexican fiesta. Try with Recipe #17130! It is as good as you'll find in any Mexican restaurant. Update: 1 teaspoon cumin was added to original recipe. I took some of my reviewers suggestion and added 1 teaspoon of cumin to the recipe. They were right. Cumin definitely adds to the taste.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 1/4 cups rice
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, combine all ingredients (I usually mash tomatoes with potato masher or give them a quick spin in food processor).
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is done. (Unless you like sticky, gooey rice, don't take off the lid and stir at all until it is done).
  • Garnish with green onions and/or cheddar cheese.

QUICK SPANISH RICE



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We were always glad to see a big bowl of this festive rice on the table. The carrots, peas and tomatoes make it so pretty. This versatile side dish goes great with any meat or Mexican meal. - Jerri Moror, Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1 cup water
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/3 cup diced cooked carrots

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute rice in oil until lightly browned. Add the onion, garlic and salt if desired; cook over low heat until onion is tender. , Add water and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until water is almost absorbed. Stir in the tomatoes, peas and carrots; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and vegetables are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

"QUICK ""SPANISH"" RICE WITH CORN"



Quick and easy side dish. I do not add any salt to my dishes, you may want to add a pinch to the water tomato sauce mixture -- It's up to you.

Provided by Shannon in VA

Categories     Rice

Time 7m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup instant rice
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup corn (frozen is fine, thaw first)
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin powder

Steps:

  • In measuring cup, fill 2/3 c with tomato sauce, add water to equal a little over 1 cup.
  • In med.
  • saucepan, bring tomato sauce and water mixture to boil.
  • Add rice, corn, chili powder and cumin.
  • Cover, and remove from heat.
  • Let stand 5 minutes until liquids have been absorbed Fluff with fork and serve.

QUICK AND EASY SPANISH RICE



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This recipe is a simple Spanish rice that is quick and easy and tastes delicious. The vegetable juice and the taco seasoning add more flavor to this dish.

Provided by Ruth Schwab

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups uncooked instant rice (such as Minute®)
2 ¼ cups chicken broth
1 cup vegetable juice (such as V8®)
1 ½ teaspoons taco seasoning

Steps:

  • Cook and stir onion, garlic, and vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir rice into onion mixture and cook, stirring often, until rice becomes slightly opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir chicken broth, vegetable juice, and taco seasoning into rice mixture and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until rice has absorbed most of the liquid, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 168.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

MARK'S QUICK BEEF SPANISH RICE



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My version of Spanish Rice that's quick, inexpensive and good.

Provided by Mark

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
½ cup uncooked white rice
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ pounds ground beef
salt and black pepper to taste
⅓ cup chopped onion
⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as RO*TEL®), undrained

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan with a lid, sprinkle in the rice, stir in the salt, and cover. Reduce heat and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Place the ground beef in a skillet with a lid, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and brown over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks, until the meat is crumbly and no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. Remove the beef and skim off most of the fat from the skillet, leaving about 2 teaspoons. Stir the onion and bell pepper into the skillet with the reserved drippings, and cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Scoop the cooked rice into the skillet, stir to break up the rice, and pour in the tomatoes and cooked ground beef. Stir everything together, cover, and cook over low heat until the flavors have blended and the dish is hot, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 103.4 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 537.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the rice will taste. Use long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, for a fluffy texture. Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes and bell peppers. And use a good quality olive oil.
  • Sauté the vegetables before adding the rice: This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Use a flavorful broth: Chicken broth or vegetable broth will add depth of flavor to the rice. If you don't have any broth on hand, you can use water, but add a bouillon cube or some dried herbs for flavor.
  • Cook the rice until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it: Overcooked rice will be mushy and unpleasant to eat.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving: This will help to separate the grains and make the rice light and fluffy.

Conclusion:

Spanish rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect Spanish rice every time.

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