Best 10 Spanish Rice Using Quinoa Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to savor the vibrant flavors of Spanish rice, a delectable dish that harmoniously blends the goodness of quinoa with an array of aromatic spices and fresh ingredients. This versatile dish offers a delightful twist on traditional Spanish rice, catering to dietary preferences and providing a gluten-free and vegetarian option.

In this comprehensive guide, you'll find a collection of enticing recipes that showcase the versatility of Spanish rice with quinoa. Dive into the classic Spanish rice recipe, where long-grain rice and quinoa unite with a medley of vegetables, herbs, and a tantalizing blend of spices. Discover the secrets behind this beloved dish, learning how to achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures.

For those seeking a vegan and gluten-free alternative, the quinoa-stuffed bell pepper recipe beckons. Explore the vibrant combination of quinoa, black beans, corn, and a flavorful tomato sauce, all nestled within colorful bell peppers. This dish is a symphony of colors, textures, and tantalizing flavors.

If you're pressed for time, the one-pot Spanish rice with quinoa recipe is your culinary savior. This quick and easy dish combines the convenience of a one-pot meal with the wholesome goodness of quinoa and the enticing flavors of Spanish rice. With minimal effort, you can conjure a satisfying and flavorful meal that will delight your taste buds.

And for those seeking culinary adventures, the Spanish rice with quinoa and chorizo recipe beckons. This recipe infuses the classic Spanish rice with the smoky and savory notes of chorizo, creating a dish that is both hearty and captivating. Prepare to tantalize your senses with this flavorful and unforgettable creation.

Each recipe in this collection is carefully crafted to provide a unique culinary experience, catering to various dietary preferences and taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes will guide you in creating delectable Spanish rice dishes that will become favorites in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPANISH QUINOA



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This quick and easy spanish quinoa recipe uses just 5 ingredients and is made in one pot. It's the perfect side dish for your next meal!

Provided by Alyssa

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped white onion
1 cup quinoa
1/2 cup chunky salsa
2 cups vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a small saucepan. Add the onion and saute until tender and golden brown.
  • Add the quinoa, salsa and broth and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover and reduce to simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, fluff and allow to sit for 5 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 3 g, Sodium 701 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPANISH QUINOA



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Spanish Quinoa recipe has all the authentic flavors as Spanish rice, making it a perfect quinoa side dish recipe to serve with your favorite Mexican meal. This quinoa Spanish rice recipe is super quick and easy to make and it turns out perfect every time!

Provided by Deborah

Categories     Sides

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white quinoa (rinsed well for a good minute in a strainer before cooking)
1 whole yellow or brown onion, finely chopped (don't use sweet onion)
1 garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons oil (olive oil, avocado oil or canola oil)
1/4 cup low-sodium tomato sauce (roughly about 1/2 of an 8 ounce can)
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (you'll ne one 14.5 ounce can)
1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chopped onion.
  • Cook the onion for a minute or two or until it starts to soften.
  • Add the garlic and cook for another minute or two.
  • Stir in the quinoa and blend well. Cook another minute or two while stirring.
  • Add the tomato sauce and stir to incorporate well.
  • Add the chicken broth and the onion and garlic powders.
  • Place a lid on the saucepan and turn the heat to a low simmer.
  • Stir about 3 times or so for the first 5 minutes, then leave it alone and let it simmer uninterrupted.
  • Cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes (depending on your stove) or until the liquid is mostly absorbed but it still looks slightly moist on top.
  • Remove from heat and set aside for about 15 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 28 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat

QUINOA AND RICE PILAF



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Here's how to cook quinoa with rice: Put them in the pot together and let them simmer until tender. It's really as simple as that! Use the fluffy grains as a side dish or base for a grain bowl. Or try our favorite way to enjoy them -- sprinkled into a salad for a hearty lunch.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup quinoa
1/2 cup long grain rice, such as basmati
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place the quinoa and rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse until the water runs clear. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until foamy. Add the quinoa and rice and cook, stirring to coat with the butter, then add the broth or water. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Cook for 18 minutes, then remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season to taste.

SPANISH-STYLE QUINOA



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This quinoa dish is a delicious and higher protein alternative to Spanish rice. This is a nice side dish to a Mexican meal, or it can be used as a filling in burritos. I like my food on the less-salty side, so you may have to adjust the seasonings to your taste.

Provided by Momi

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 ½ cups water
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the quinoa, onion, garlic, and green pepper. Cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes until the onion is tender, and the quinoa has lightly toasted. Stir in the tomato sauce and water, then season with the chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Stir the quinoa occasionally as it cooks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 154.5 mg, Sugar 2 g

JASMINE RICE & QUINOA PILAF



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Light and fluffy, this blend of rice and quinoa has a fun texture, and carrots, onion and broccoli give it pops of flavor. -Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped carrot
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
1/4 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 cup chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh broccoli

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute onion and carrot in oil until tender. Add rice and quinoa; stir to coat. Stir in broth and pepper., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, adding the broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SPANISH RICE USING QUINOA



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My boys love Spanish rice in a restaurant but we only eat brown rice at home and I was not happy with the results. Using a basic Spanish Rice recipe, I replaced the rice with Quinoa. If you haven't tried Quinoa you must - It is just so yummy and easy to make! Be sure to rinse it very well (VERY well!) or it could taste bitter.

Provided by Zenmaria

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup quinoa (rinsed numerous time)
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
2 -3 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Steps:

  • Depending on your preference, blend the canned or fresh tomatoes in a blender to remove chunks.
  • Add water to tomatoes so you have 1 1/2 cups liquid (tomatoes + water).
  • Add well rinsed quinoa, water/tomato mixture and garlic to a sauce pan and heat to boiling.
  • Lower heat & simmer for 15-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Add remaining ingredients & mix well.
  • Salt as needed.

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

MEXICAN QUINOA



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As a healthier alternative to Mexican or Spanish rice, this version uses gluten-free quinoa instead of rice for its additional protein and fiber and great taste. However, it still has all the great flavor and spices of your usual Mexican or Spanish rice dish.

Provided by Occasional Cooker

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
1 envelope gluten-free taco seasoning mix
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir quinoa and onion in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno pepper to quinoa mixture and cook until garlic is fragrant and slightly softened, 1 or 2 more minutes.
  • Mix undrained can of diced tomatoes with green chiles, taco seasoning mix, and chicken broth into quinoa mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 986.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SPANISH-STYLE QUINOA (REPLACEMENT FOR SPANISH RICE) RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Spanish-Style Quinoa (replacement for Spanish rice) Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Malooga

Number Of Ingredients 10

Tbsp olive or canola oil
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 (8oz) can low sodium or no salt added tomato sauce
2 1/2 cups water
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground cumin

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet pan over medium heat. Stir in quinoa, garlic, onion and bell pepper. Cook 5-10 minutes until onion is slightly tender. Stir in water and tomato sauce and season with cumin, chili powder and garlic powder. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally, cooks in about 30 minutes.

SPANISH QUINOA



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This recipe comes from Eden Organic Foods. It's a variation of Spanish or Mexican rice using quinoa.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
water
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup quinoa, washed and drained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • Drain tomatoes and reserve juice.
  • Heat oil and saute garlic and onions until translucent.
  • Place the tomato juice in a liquid measuring cup and add enough water to equal 1 cup of liquid.
  • Add the liquid to the sauteed garlic and onions; bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the quinoa, pepper, and salt.
  • Reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin; cook another 2-4 minutes until hot.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This includes using fresh vegetables, flavorful spices, and high-quality quinoa. This will make a big difference in the overall taste of the dish.
  • Rinse the quinoa before cooking. This will remove any bitter coating from the quinoa and help it cook evenly.
  • Use a Dutch oven or large pot. This will give the quinoa plenty of room to cook and prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Bring the quinoa and water to a boil, then reduce heat to low. This will help the quinoa cook evenly and prevent it from boiling over.
  • Cook the quinoa for 15-20 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed. Be sure to fluff the quinoa with a fork before serving.
  • Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet and sauté with the vegetables. This will help the quinoa absorb the flavors of the vegetables.
  • Season the dish with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lime juice or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

Spanish rice using quinoa is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover quinoa, and it is also a good option for people who are looking for a vegetarian or vegan meal. This dish is also very versatile and can be customized to your own liking. For example, you can add different vegetables, spices, or herbs to create a dish that is uniquely yours. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Spanish rice using quinoa a try. You will not be disappointed!

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