Best 7 Easy Spanish Yellow Rice Recipes

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Are you craving a flavorful and vibrant dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than Easy Spanish Yellow Rice! This classic Spanish dish is renowned for its aromatic blend of spices, tender rice, and vibrant saffron that creates a captivating culinary experience. Whether you're a novice cook or an experienced chef, this simplified recipe guides you through the steps of preparing this delectable dish, ensuring perfect results every time. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.

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

SPANISH YELLOW RICE



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Make and share this Spanish Yellow Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by echo echo

Categories     White Rice

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup uncooked rice
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
3 cups vegetable broth or 3 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Cook rice in oil or butter, stirring, until opaque.
  • Add salt, saffron and bouillon.
  • Bring to a boil, immediately turn heat to low, cover, and simmer 16-20 minutes, until rice is tender. (If after 16-18 minutes you find more liquid is needed, add water as necessary, up to 1 cup maximum).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.6, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 388.4, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 0.9, Protein 4.3

EASY SPANISH YELLOW RICE



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I'm a lazy cook so when I had a craving for my grandmother's yellow rice, I figured out a recipe that would taste the same and be simple. Amounts and ingredients can be changed according to your tastes and it keeps well too! This is a kind of spanish rice that my Domincan grandmother makes, using tumeric instead of saffron to give the rice its color, with peas, shallot/onion, and garlic.

Provided by Marina J.

Categories     White Rice

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons shallots or 2 tablespoons yellow onions, chopped
2 teaspoons vegetable oil or 2 teaspoons butter
1 -3 garlic clove (depending on taste)
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice, rinsed
2 1/4 cups chicken broth or 2 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
frozen peas (amount to taste)
cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan on medium-high heat.
  • Add the shallots and garlic and cook until they start to brown, around 2-3 minutes.
  • Add rice, broth, tumeric, and salt. Add frozen peas; I usually add enough to cover the surface of the broth (you can gauge this by adding them little by litte, they usually float to the top). Bring to a boil; this may take a few minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender and liquid is absorbed, this takes anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes depending on tastes and your stove!
  • Sprinkle with fresh cilantro for a little extra flavor.

ONE-POT SPANISH CHICKEN AND YELLOW RICE



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An easy one-pot meal that tastes gourmet for nights you just don't feel like cooking!

Provided by Kel Kel

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 38m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
2 ⅓ cups water
½ (16 ounce) package yellow rice (such as Vigo®)
⅔ cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Combine onion, olive oil, and garlic in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add chicken breasts; cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Pour in water; bring to a boil.
  • Pour yellow rice into the boiling water. Cover and simmer over medium heat until chicken and rice are tender, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle frozen peas on top; cook until thawed, about 2 minutes. Mix up rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 810.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 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

EASY HOMEMADE YELLOW SPANISH RICE



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EatSimpleFood.com This easy homemade yellow Spanish rice recipe (AKA Arroz Amarillo) is a colorful and versatile side dish with peas and carrots.

Provided by beckie

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup carrots, diced
2 cups long grain rice (white basmati is my favorite)
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp salt
3 1/2 cups broth or water
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted

Steps:

  • Bring a medium size pot to medium high heat and add oil. When hot, add onions and carrots and cook ~ 4-5 minutes at a lower heat or until veggies are soft and translucent. Stir in ground turmeric to the mixture.
  • Add rice and stir to coat. Add broth or water after the rice is coated with the oil/spice mixture.
  • Bring rice to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and cook covered ~ 20 minutes (or according to package instructions). Don't stir rice during this process. Just let it do it's thing undisturbed.
  • Remove rice from heat and add peas (after rice is cooked) and keep rice covered to steam them ~ 8 minutes (this keeps their vibrant color).
  • Remove lid and fluff rice before serving.
  • Add salt to taste. Happy Eating! Beckie

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Sugar 2.7 g, Sodium 670.4 mg, Fat 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.7 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg

BRAZILIAN YELLOW RICE



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This dish is a staple that was brought to Brazil in the 1500s by Portuguese colonizers. Saffron was originally used to season and color the rice, but turmeric became more popular due to its greater abundance and lower price. This version is based on a college friend's recipe. Her family in Brazil usually served it alongside black beans stewed with similar ingredients to compliment the flavor and make a complete meal. For special occasions, they added chicken, peppers and peas, transforming the rice into a popular dish called galinhada.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, cut into small dice (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 3/4 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Add the oil to a medium saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onions, turmeric, coriander, cumin, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and the spices are toasted, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the rice and stir until the grains are completely incorporated into the onion mixture. Add the broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes more; the rice will continue to steam. Uncover the pot. All the broth should be absorbed and the onions will be on top. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

AUTHENTIC SPANISH RICE



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For a great side for any main dish, try this great authentic spanish rice. The bacon drippings add another layer of flavor and make the rice delectable.-Maria Goclan, Katy, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon bacon drippings
3/4 cup long-grain white rice
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3 small canned tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons tomato juice
2 cups hot water
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a skillet, heat bacon drippings on medium-high. Add rice; cook and stir until rice is golden brown. Add onion and garlic; stir and cook 3 additional minutes. Add all remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, on medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring only once after 10 minutes. Check rice for doneness by tasting a few top grains. If rice is firm, add a little water; cover and cook 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Be sure to rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or pan to cook the rice evenly.
  • Do not stir the rice while it is cooking, as this can make it sticky.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
  • Serve the rice with your favorite Spanish dishes, such as paella, chicken stew, or fish.

Conclusion:

Spanish yellow rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of Spanish dishes. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With its vibrant color and flavorful taste, Spanish yellow rice is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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