Best 9 Rice Cooker Spanish Rice Recipes

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**Spanish Rice: A Vibrant Dish Steeped in History and Culture**

Spanish rice, a culinary delight originating from the vibrant lands of Spain, is a colorful and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Spanish cuisine. This delectable dish, also known as "arroz a la española," is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender and fluffy rice infused with a medley of aromatic spices, vibrant vegetables, and succulent meats.

Our curated collection of Spanish rice recipes takes you on a culinary journey through Spain, showcasing the diverse regional variations of this beloved dish. From the classic Valencian paella, bursting with seafood and vibrant vegetables, to the hearty and comforting chicken and chorizo paella, each recipe is a testament to the culinary artistry of Spain.

Our recipes cater to various dietary preferences, featuring both traditional and modern interpretations of Spanish rice. Vegetarians will delight in the vibrant flavors of our vegetable paella, while seafood enthusiasts will savor the delectable seafood paella, brimming with the bounty of the sea. For a taste of authentic Spanish flavors, try our traditional paella recipe, a harmonious blend of saffron, paprika, and aromatic spices.

Join us on this culinary adventure as we delve into the world of Spanish rice, exploring the secrets behind its vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and unforgettable flavors. Let your taste buds embark on a journey to the heart of Spain with our carefully curated collection of Spanish rice recipes.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER SPANISH RICE



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Easy, quick Spanish rice in a slow cooker.

Provided by CHILLIE72

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 6h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef or chuck
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 cup water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 onions, chopped
1 cup uncooked converted rice
2 ½ teaspoons salt
2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Place ground beef in a large skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
  • Combine tomatoes, green pepper, water, tomato sauce, onions, rice, salt, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce in the slow cooker. Stir thoroughly. Cover and cook on Low until rice is tender, 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 68.6 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1428.7 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

RICE COOKER SPANISH RICE



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This is a great, easy way to make a delicious side dish when cooking Mexican for dinner. My kids really love it, too. Substitutions for spices and vegetables are fine -- add the tastes that your family likes most. You can make this on the stovetop in a skillet with a lid, as well. Bring all ingredients to a boil and stir well; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until rice is soft. If you add some of the optional ingredients, this can be an excellent main dish. Try adding chopped green chile peppers. Tastes great with the Enchilada II recipe.

Provided by suept

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups uncooked white rice
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup canned corn, drained
½ cup crumbled cooked bacon
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chopped black olives
⅓ cup salsa
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, rice, tomato sauce, chicken broth, corn, bacon, onion, red bell pepper, olives, salsa, and chili powder in a rice cooker. Seal the cooker and select rice setting according to manufacturer's instructions; cook until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 693 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

EASY SLOW COOKER SPANISH RICE



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I'm constantly asked to make this tasty dish and why not? It is a hearty meal in itself, perfect for game day or when you don't want to spend all day in the kitchen. I will usually serve it with cheesy homemade garlic bread.

Provided by swtjenna

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 cup water
2 yellow onions, chopped
1 cup converted raw rice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
½ teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until lightly browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard fat.
  • Transfer beef to a slow cooker. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, green bell peppers, water, onions, rice, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and hot sauce. Cook on High until rice is tender, about 3 hours. Serve in bowls and top with Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 85.8 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 660.1 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

SLOW-COOKER SPANISH RICE



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Here's an economical dish with authentic Tex-Mex taste. Even the little ones will go for this Spanish rice. -Sharon Tipton, Casselberry, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups uncooked converted rice (not instant)
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
Dash pepper
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef, onions, pepper and celery 7-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain and transfer meat mixture to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add next eight ingredients., Cook, covered, on low until rice and vegetables are tender, 4-5 hours, stirring once. Top with olives and cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 632mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

BEST RICE COOKER SPANISH RICE



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A spicy, easy to prepare side dish to accompany any mexican dish. White rice is standard, but you can use any type of rice you like for this yummy recipe. You can even adapt this recipe for couscous by omitting the cooking in the rice cooker. UPDATED to account for error in rice and water proportion. Note that the type of rice you use and the type of rice cooker may require further adjustment.

Provided by strawberrybird

Categories     Rice

Time 25m

Yield 3/4 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups rice (rice cooker cups)
2 cups water
1 tomato-flavored bouillon cube
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried onion or 2 tablespoons diced onions
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together rice, cumin, garlic powder, diced onion or dried onion, cayenne pepper, and chili powder.
  • Place in rice cooker.
  • Boil water; add bullion cubes and stir until dissolved.
  • Pour water over rice; stir briefly to combine.
  • Set rice cooker to cook.
  • When done, let sit approximately 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.7, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 11.4, Carbohydrate 61.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.2, Protein 5.4

SLOW-COOKER CHIPOTLE CHICKEN AND PINTOS WITH SPANISH RICE



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Chipotle peppers bring a spicy, smoky taste to chicken and a package of Spanish rice.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 cans (15.5 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (4.5 ounces each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
2 chipotle chiles (from 6-ounce can),seeded and chopped
1 envelope (0.87 ounce) chicken gravy mix
1 package (6.8 ounces) Spanish rice mix
2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped ( 3/4 cup)
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • Place chicken, pinto beans, green chiles, chipotle chiles and gravy mix (dry) in order listed in 3- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, make Spanish rice mix as directed on package, using water and oil.
  • Meanwhile, gently stir tomato into chicken mixture.
  • To serve, spoon about 1 1/4 cups chicken mixture over 1/2 cup rice. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Carbohydrate 77 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 21 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1420 mg

RICE COOKER SPANISH RICE



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This is an easy no mess Spanish rice that is a great addition to any Mexican meal! Thanks for the review Chef #792090, I have edited my recipe according to your recommendations.

Provided by Or Whatever You Do

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups long grain rice
1 cup water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
14 ounces Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, with juice
1/4 cup salsa (I blend mine!)
3/4 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dried onion (you can use fresh if you'd like!)
3/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 cup water
1 small green pepper, diced (optional)
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (optional)

Steps:

  • Spray rice cooker with cooking spray.
  • Add rice, 1 cup water, and all other ingredients.
  • Stir.
  • When the cycle is almost completed check the rice. If necessary, add additional 1/2 cup water. The amount you need will depend on what kind of rice you use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.3, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 543.2, Carbohydrate 56.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 5.7

EASY RICE COOKER SPANISH RICE



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A delicious side dish or main dish. Goes well with tacos. You can also add some Rotel®. It makes it a bit spicy, but still very good.

Provided by Cris

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
4 cups water
3 ½ cups uncooked white rice
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
2 (1.25 ounce) packages taco seasoning, reduced sodium
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Combine water, rice, tomatoes, taco seasoning, salt, chili powder, and pepper in a rice cooker. Mix well. Seal rice cooker and select setting according to manufacturer's instructions. Cook until tender, about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Open the lid partway to release steam, and let rice sit, 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
  • Stir browned ground beef into the rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 23.2 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 572.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SPANISH RICE IN THE PRESSURE COOKER



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Spanish rice in the pressure cooker.

Provided by Robin Epley

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked instant long-grain rice (such as Uncle Ben's®)
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as RO*TEL®)
1 ¾ cups water, or more as needed
1 large onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup salsa
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine rice, diced tomatoes, water, onion, green bell pepper, salsa, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a multi-functional pressure cooker. Close and lock the lid. Select the Rice function according to manufacturer's instructions; cook until rice is tender and flavors are blended, about 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 294.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality rice: Spanish rice, also known as Bomba or Valencia rice, is a short-grain variety that is highly absorbent and cooks up with a tender, slightly chewy texture. If you can't find Spanish rice, you can use another short-grain variety, such as Japanese or Italian rice.
  • Soak the rice before cooking: Soaking the rice for 30 minutes to an hour before cooking helps to reduce the cooking time and results in more tender rice.
  • Use a flavorful cooking liquid: The cooking liquid is what gives Spanish rice its characteristic flavor. Use a combination of chicken broth, tomato sauce, and white wine for a classic flavor.
  • Add vegetables and protein: Spanish rice is a great way to add more vegetables and protein to your diet. Common additions include bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, corn, black beans, and chicken or shrimp.
  • Season the rice well: Spanish rice should be well-seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, garlic powder, or oregano, to taste.

Conclusion:

Spanish rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it simple or loaded with vegetables and protein, Spanish rice is sure to be a hit.

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