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!
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SPANISH RICE, PRONTO
Spanish Rice, Pronto
Provided by Minute® Rice
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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