EASY AUTHENTIC SPANISH RICE

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Tonight was our Spanish or Mexican food night. My niece, who is part Spanish & Mexican, has lived with us for about 4 years now. She is from Texas, & her Pita is Spanish. Dominique misses her Pita's cooking. So we have adapted at least a night a week that we prepare food from her nationality. It is a learning process for me, as...

Provided by Megan Todd

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 Tbsp butter
2 large spanish onions
1 large yellow bell pepper
2 jalapeno peppers (optional)
2 clove garlic, minced
2- 10 oz cans petite mexican spanish style diced tomatoes, undrained (if you want spicy) or
2- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes basil, oregano flavored for less spicy dish (do not use if using spanish style tomatoes)
1/2 Tbsp oregano, dried
1/2 Tbsp parsley flakes
1 c water, warm
1 c white rice, (can use brown rice if you chose)
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
sour cream, for topping (optional)
shredded cheese, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large, deep skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions, jalapenos, yellow peppers, & minced garlic, cook until onions are tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
  • 2. Add 2 cans of tomatoes, either Petite Mexican Style (if you want heat, spicy), or 2 cans of Diced oregano, basil tomatoes (if you want less heat & more sweet). Stir into onion mixture.
  • 3. Add rice, salt & Pepper, oregano, parsley, and water. mix into tomato mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • 4. Serve with sour cream and shredded cheese with your favorite Mexican or Spanish dish!

musab mohiuddin
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The rice is fluffy and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Lionel messi Eldoghry
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The rice is fluffy and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Wyatt Son
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The rice is so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Juanita Banahene quansah
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables.


jackelyne martinez
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This is the worst Spanish rice recipe I've ever tried. The rice was mushy and the vegetables were undercooked.


Ivy Baschiera
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste, but it's still really good. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Usaid Ali
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I'm not a big fan of Spanish rice, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The rice was fluffy and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Daniel Dolores
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mary Irwin
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I made this recipe last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sajarul Sajarul
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could use more seasoning.


Dua Bilal
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This is the best Spanish rice recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Christopher Mcinerney
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to follow and the rice always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Gauthier Dawens
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This Spanish rice recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are delicious. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


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