Best 15 Best Ever Easy Spanish Rice Recipes

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Are you searching for a simple yet delicious Spanish rice recipe that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further! We embarked on a culinary journey to bring you the ultimate guide to cooking the "best ever easy Spanish rice". With straightforward instructions, readily available ingredients, and a sprinkling of culinary secrets, this article will transform you into a Spanish rice maestro. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, get ready to create a mouthwatering dish that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Spain.

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

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

BEST EVER EASY SPANISH RICE



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My wife says this is the best Spanish Rice ever, thus the name. This is a simple compliment to any Mexican-style meal, or any meal for that matter. The secret? Jasmine rice instead of the typical long-grain rice.

Provided by kittycatonline.com

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup jasmine rice (uncooked)
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups water
1 knorr caldo de tomate bouillon cube (or similar Tomato Bouillon with Chicken Flavor cube)

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe dish (I use a 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup), add 2 cups water and 1 Knorr Caldo de Tomate bouillon cube. Microwave for 2 minutes to heat water. Use a wooden spoon to carefully crush and mix the cube of bouillon in the water. It does not have to be perfectly mixed in, but you do want to get it dissolved.
  • In a 4-quart or larger saucepan on medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Add uncooked jasmine rice and to the pan, and stir constantly until rice is browned slightly. This should take about 1 minute.
  • Add the water carefully, and bring to a boil.
  • Cover saucepan, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes.
  • At the end of cooking, fluff rice with a wooden spoon. If the rice looks too damp, leave uncovered and allow to cook for a few more minutes while stirring to prevent burning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.1, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 163.2, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.3

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 SPANISH RICE



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This recipe has been told to me by my girlfriends MIL from Mexico. I had to measure the ingredients. Never before have they been measured, always a 'handful of this and equal parts of this' until it looked right. I hope you enjoy it. It has become a family favorite in our home. I am always asked to make it!

Provided by Arizona Desert Flower

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups long-grain rice
3 cups water
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
1 tablespoon tomato bouillon with chicken flavoring (such as Knorr®), or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place a pot over medium-heat heat; add oil and heat until oil shimmers slightly. Pour rice into the hot oil, stirring constantly, until rice is golden to dark brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix water, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and bouillon into rice. Bring to a boil. Turn off heat and cover pot tightly with a lid. Leave pot covered on hot burner until rice has absorbed all the liquid, about 20 minutes. Adjust seasonings as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 18 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

SPANISH RICE



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One cook's "Spanish" rice is another's "Mexican." Whatever the name, the result is more or less the same: an orange pilaf-style rice flavored with onion and garlic and flecked with carrot. Tomato paste further tints this colorful companion to all things Tex-Mex.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 medium white onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium carrot, diced (1/4 cup)
1 cup long-grain rice
1 3/4 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock or water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy 4-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook until just starting to turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and carrot, and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in rice to coat. Add chicken stock or water, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, stir once, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover, and let simmer until water is absorbed, about 17 minutes. Remove from heat, and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, and serve warm.

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

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.

QUICK SPANISH RICE



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We were always glad to see a big bowl of this festive rice on the table. The carrots, peas and tomatoes make it so pretty. This versatile side dish goes great with any meat or Mexican meal. - Jerri Moror, Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1 cup water
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/3 cup diced cooked carrots

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute rice in oil until lightly browned. Add the onion, garlic and salt if desired; cook over low heat until onion is tender. , Add water and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until water is almost absorbed. Stir in the tomatoes, peas and carrots; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and vegetables are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

EASY SPANISH RICE



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This is just a simple recipe that came from my mom's mom. Its not the most authentic, but it is easy, quick, and good. I always have the ingredients on hand.

Provided by KacerPie

Categories     Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup bacon fat
1 cup yellow onion
2 cups instant rice
8 ounces tomato sauce
8 ounces water
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Melt Butter in sauce pan.
  • Add onions and saute until translucent.
  • Add rice and stir to coat with butter. Cook until rice turns golden brown and smells slightly nutty,.
  • Add tomato sauce, water, salt, pepper, and mustard. Stir.
  • Bring to a boil, cover, and turn off heat. Let stand for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.6, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 300.9, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.8, Protein 3.5

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

EASY DELICIOUS SPANISH RICE



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Make and share this Easy Delicious Spanish Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by STARTERWIFE

Categories     Rice

Time 10m

Yield 5 CUPS, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups instant rice
2 cups water
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 (7 ounce) can rotel
1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Boil water with the taco seasoning and tomato sauce. Add rice; cover and let sit 5 min, or till set.
  • Add Rotel (I don't boil Rotel, as it gets too hot).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101, Fat 0.3, Sodium 296.1, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 2.3

SPANISH RICE DINNER



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Spanish Rice Dinner has been a family favorite since I discovered it in our church cookbook. I always have the ingredients on hand, and it reheats very well in the microwave. -Jeri Dobrowski, Beach, North Dakota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1-1/2 cups cooked long grain rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SPEEDY SPANISH RICE



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Mexican food is big with our family; in fact, one of my nephews loves this dish so much that he always requests it for his special birthday dinner! -Angie Rorick of Fort Wayne, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup picante sauce

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the rice, onion and green pepper in butter until rice is lightly browned and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, cilantro, cumin, bouillon and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. , Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in picante sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOM'S SPANISH RICE



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My mom is famous for her Spanish rice recipe, the ultimate comfort food. When I want a taste of home, I whip up this dish. Punch up the flavor with a little lime and extra chili powder. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-2/3 cups cooked brown rice
Chopped green onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and pepper over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain., Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add rice; heat through, stirring occasionally. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use medium or long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, for the best results.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking to remove any starch and impurities.
  • Use a large pot or skillet with a tight-fitting lid to cook the rice. This will help the rice cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Bring the rice and water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before fluffing it with a fork.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your Spanish rice, such as diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, or shredded chicken.
  • Spanish rice can be served as a side dish or as a main course. It is also a great addition to burritos, tacos, and enchiladas.

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 taste preferences. 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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