DELICIOUSLY CHUNKY SPANISH RICE

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This is my family's favorite recipe for Spanish rice. You can add more or less red pepper, depending on how spicy you like it.

Provided by Bayhill

Categories     White Rice

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup margarine
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 carrot, peeled & finely chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder, to taste
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 dash crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Melt margarine in a medium saucepan. Add onions, bell pepper, carrots, celery, garlic and rice. Cook and stir over medium heat until rice is lightly brown and vegetables are tender.
  • Add stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and red pepper. Mix well.
  • Bring to a boil. Cover saucepan, lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed; stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 931, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 3.6

Cutipie Ruba03
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This recipe was a disappointment. The rice was bland and the chicken was dry.


Babatunde Olasunkade
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The rice was a bit too spicy for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.


Andrew Machado
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Lamia Akther
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I'm not a big fan of Spanish rice, but this recipe was actually really good. I would definitely make it again.


Nawab Jexi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Sophena Anwei
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


teresita pacia
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The rice was a bit dry, but the flavors were good.


Arif Muhammad
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Saboor Saboor
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Ak Parves
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I followed the recipe exactly and the rice turned out great! It was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Spanish rice dish.


Anita Kumari
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This Spanish rice was a hit! It had the perfect balance of flavors and textures. The chicken was tender and juicy, the rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!