Best 6 20 Minute Spanish Rice Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy recipe that will add some flavor to your dinner table? Look no further than 20-minute Spanish rice! This simple dish is packed with flavor and can be made with ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Simply cook some rice in a flavorful broth, then add some vegetables, protein, and spices. In just 20 minutes, you’ll have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get cooking!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPANISH RICE, PRONTO



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Spanish Rice, Pronto

Provided by Minute® Rice

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced
2 cups Minute® White Rice
1can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp prepared mustard (optional)
Chopped cilantro and lime wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Pronto, meaning "quickly" or "soon" in Spanish, is part of this Spanish Rice, Pronto recipe because it is just that, fast to cook! Make sure to use our Minute® Instant White Rice so this comes together in minutes. Step 1
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Step 2
  • Add the onions and green peppers. Cook and stir until lightly browned. Step 3
  • Add rice, tomato sauce, water, salt, pepper and mustard powder, if desired. Stir well and bring to a boil. Step 4
  • Cover tightly and simmer for 5 minutes. Step 5
  • Serve with chopped cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.

SPANISH RICE



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Of course, I don't believe this dish is Spanish at all, but rather Cajun from Louisiana. I made it quite often in the 1960s. Then - as now - in home cooking, one had to watch the cost, and rice was an inexpensive way to fill out a meal; after all, rice feeds half the world.

Provided by Marion Cunningham

Categories     Onion     Rice     Tomato     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Bell Pepper     Fall     Winter     Potluck     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2 green bell peppers, seeded, ribs removed, and diced
2 ribs celery, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long-grain white rice
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, then add the onions, green peppers, and celery and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute while stirring. Add the rice and stir together to mix. Add the tomato sauce and the water carefully. Season with the salt and pepper, and add the cumin, if using. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until the rice is done, stirring once or twice.

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

BEST SPANISH RICE



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The combination of picante sauce and chicken broth makes this easy recipe very tasty!

Provided by Angela Sims

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix rice into skillet, stirring often. When rice begins to brown, stir in chicken broth and salsa. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 696.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

20 MINUTE SPANISH RICE



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I wanted a quick Spanish Rice side dish one night, to go along side a spicy chicken I was making, so I came up with this simple yummy dish.

Provided by Juju Bee

Categories     White Rice

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups chicken stock
1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
1/3 cup salsa
1/3 cup corn kernel
1/3 cup black beans

Steps:

  • Boil the chicken stock and taco seasoning in a medium pot.
  • Once mixture comes to a boil add the rice, salsa, corn and beans (or peas if you prefer; stir a bit.
  • Turn heat to low and cover pot.
  • Allow to cook on low, undisturbed, for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes are up, toss the rice a bit, and serve!

20 MINUTE MEXICAN RICE



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Make and share this 20 Minute Mexican Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     White Rice

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 3/4 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup frozen green pea, thawed
1/2 cup cooked carrot, diced

Steps:

  • Cook rice in hot oil in 2 to 3 litre saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in onion and garlic; cook, stirring about 1 minute.
  • Add broth and cumin.
  • Heat to boiling; stir once or twice.
  • Lower heat to simmer; Cover with tight fitting lid.
  • Cook 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Combine tomato paste and 1 tablespoon water.
  • Stir tomato mixture, peas and carrots into rice; fluff with a fork.

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet or Dutch oven. This will ensure that the rice has enough room to cook evenly.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking. This will remove the starch and help prevent the rice from sticking together.
  • Use a flavorful broth. This will add flavor to the rice.
  • Add vegetables and protein to the rice. This will make the dish more filling and nutritious.
  • Season the rice with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance the flavor of the rice.
  • Cook the rice over medium heat. This will help to prevent the rice from scorching.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains of rice and make the rice light and fluffy.

Conclusion:

Spanish rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. With its vibrant flavors and colorful ingredients, Spanish rice is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Spanish rice a try!

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