Best 10 Amazingly Easy Spanish Rice Recipes

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In the culinary world, Spanish rice stands out as a vibrant and flavorful dish known for its ease of preparation. With its vibrant colors and delectable blend of sweet and savory flavors, it has become a beloved staple in kitchens worldwide. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner looking for a simple yet impressive meal, this Spanish rice recipe is your perfect match. It combines aromatic ingredients like saffron, paprika, and fresh vegetables sautéed in olive oil, creating a rich and savory base. The addition of succulent chicken or seafood adds a protein-packed twist, while aromatic long-grain rice absorbs the flavorful broth, resulting in perfectly cooked grains. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create an amazingly easy Spanish rice that will delight your taste buds and leave your loved ones craving for more.

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EASY SPANISH RICE



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Cook a pot of rice using chicken broth, tomato sauce, and a few seasonings to make this quick and easy Spanish Rice. It's the perfect base for rice bowls or a delicious side dish to your favorite Mexican entrees!

Provided by Samantha Skaggs

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup white rice
1 cup (APPROXIMATELY) chicken broth or stock (see NOTES below)
1 cup (APPROXIMATELY) tomato sauce or puree (see NOTES below)
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup diced fresh tomatoes (seeded & drained (optional))

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, melt together olive oil and butter. Add rice and stir to coat with oil/butter. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 2 to 3 minutes, until rice is toasted.
  • Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, oregano, and diced tomatoes (if using). Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir well, reduce heat to low, place lid on pot, and cook at a gentle simmer for 20 minutes (or whatever amount of time is directed on your bag of rice; see NOTES below). If rice is not quite tender or liquid is not absorbed after 20 minutes, replace lid and cook for 2 to 4 minutes longer. Remove from heat, leave covered, and allow to rest for a few minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 578 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

EASY AUTHENTIC SPANISH RICE



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My family loves a variety of ethnic foods, but this is one of their favorites. My niece, who is of Spanish descent, lives with us and has tweaked my old Spanish rice recipe to make it just like her grandma's. My mother-in-law has also added this recipe to her school meals menu (minus the jalapeno), and it is a hit with the students and faculty.

Provided by Megan

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons butter
2 onions, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup uncooked white rice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup sour cream, or as desired
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or as desired

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onions and jalapeno peppers in the butter until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir Mexican-style tomatoes into onion mixture; add rice, salt, and black pepper. Bring rice mixture to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked, 40 to 45 minutes. Garnish with sour cream and Cheddar cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 521.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

THE BEST AUTHENTIC SPANISH RICE



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If you like the kind of spanish rice served in Mexican restaurants, you will LOVE this recipe. Browning the rice gives it that fluffy and nutty taste that makes it so good. The flavor is not meant to be overpowering, so it goes very good with spicy entrees. This recipe was given to me by a friend who makes the best authentic Mexican dishes ever. Enjoy!

Provided by top gun

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups long-grain white rice (Riceland)
1 -2 medium green pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons tomato & chicken bouillon (Knorr brand, "Caldo de Tomato con Sabor de Pollo", in Mexican food aisle)
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt (to taste)
4 cups water
vegetable oil (no olive oil)

Steps:

  • Pour rice into a deep pot and stir in enough oil so that every grain is coated.
  • Cook rice on medium and constantly stir, using a spatula, until it becomes a light toasted color (20-25 min), be careful not to burn.
  • Add onion and green pepper, cook until they become soft, add more oil if needed.
  • Stir in tomato, cook for 2-3 minute.
  • Tilt pot, remove any excess oil w/ spoon.
  • Sprinkle bouillon and garlic salt over rice (DO NOT STIR).
  • Pour water over rice (DO NOT STIR), then cover.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower heat and cook for 25-30 min, or until most liquid evaporated (DO NOT LIFT LID DURING THIS TIME).
  • Pick out large pieces of veggies w/ a fork and discard, (this step may be omitted if you chopped your veggies, I have picky eaters).
  • *This rice actually tastes better when cooled, and then heated in the microwave, as any remaining liquid is evaporated.

BEST SPANISH RICE



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"We love the zing from the Cajun seasoning and hot sauce," writes Mary Hoxworth from Killbuck, Ohio. "I like to use this spicy rice to make stuffed green peppers."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 tablespoons each chopped onion, celery and green pepper
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 cup water
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/8 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 to 2 drops hot pepper sauce
Dash each salt, paprika and pepper
3/4 cup canned diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook the sausage, onion, celery and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain., Add the water, rice, Cajun seasoning, pepper sauce, salt, paprika and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring once. Stir in tomatoes; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE SPANISH RICE



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Emily Hockett, of Federal Way, Washington says, "I prefer this side dish to traditional recipes because it's vegetarian and lower in fat. While you're preparing the rest of your meal, it simmers on the stove, allowing the flavors to blend beautifully."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook brown rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and pepper in butter until tender. Stir in tomatoes and salt. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cooked rice; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPANISH BROWN RICE



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Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/4 onion (chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with chilies
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups brown rice (cooked)
1/2 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Saute onion and garlic in oil until onions cook through.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine flavors.
  • Gently stir in rice until coated in mixture.
  • Mix in chicken broth and cover skillet.
  • Reduce heat to low and let cook for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and stir one more time before serving. Liquid should all be absorbed.

SIMPLE SPANISH RICE



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This is something my grandmother used to make, but she never used a recipe. It took me a long time to figure out just what she did. I think this is as close to hers as it gets. It's just a simple rice side dish, but if you add a pound of cooked ground beef or chicken you can serve it as a meal. I hope you enjoy.

Provided by Julie Gurganus

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups instant rice
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (11 ounce) can vegetable juice (such as V8®)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup water
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir rice, onion, and bell pepper in hot oil until the vegetables are slightly tender and rice is lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir diced tomatoes, vegetable juice, tomato sauce, water, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the rice mixture. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1270.2 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

AMAZINGLY EASY SPANISH RICE



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I love this recipe because in our busy household it is easy and delicious, a really quick sidedish. My husband is Mexican and he says that it is better then his mother's homemade rice, and hers takes hours to make.

Provided by ChristyEsp

Categories     Mexican

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (20 ounce) jar mild salsa
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup instant rice

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Add butter and jar of salsa and bring almost to a boil.
  • Add rice and remove from heat and let stand covered per instructions on instant rice box.
  • That's it!
  • It is super simple and delicious!
  • You can substitute with mild salsa but it makes it sort of sweet instead of a spicy taste to it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.7, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 583, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 2.7

Tips:

  • Use a good quality, long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking to remove any starch and impurities.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or pan to cook the rice, as this will help to distribute the heat evenly.
  • Bring the water or broth to a boil before adding the rice, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the rice is tender and all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving to separate the grains.
  • To make the rice even more flavorful, add some chopped onions, garlic, or bell peppers to the pot before cooking.
  • You can also add some spices, such as cumin, paprika, or chili powder, to the rice for extra flavor.
  • If you want a more colorful dish, add some chopped vegetables, such as corn, peas, or carrots, to the rice.
  • Spanish rice can be served as a side dish or as a main course.

Conclusion:

Spanish rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. Whether you like it simple or spicy, there is a Spanish rice recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Spanish rice a try. You won't be disappointed!

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