Best 8 Fiesta Spanish Rice Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and vibrant dish to spice up your next meal? Look no further than Fiesta Spanish rice, a classic Spanish dish that combines the bold flavors of tomatoes, peppers, onions, and spices with tender rice. This simple yet delicious recipe can be made with a few pantry staples and is a perfect side dish for any type of protein. Whether you're hosting a fiesta or just looking for a flavorful addition to your dinner table, Fiesta Spanish rice is sure to impress.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN FIESTA RICE



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Make this tasty Mexican rice to serve a crowd. Our recipe is vegan but if everyone you're cooking for eats meat, some chopped bacon in with the onions works well

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Side dish, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
2 peppers (choose your favourite colours), finely chopped
4 garlic cloves , very finely chopped or crushed
1 tsp cumin seeds or ½ tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp tomato purée
small pinch of sweet smoked paprika
250g basmati rice
450ml hot vegetable stock (make sure it's vegan-friendly)
finely chopped coriander and sliced spring onions, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan with a lid, then add the onion, pepper, garlic and cumin and sizzle gently for 8-10 mins until the vegetables are soft and golden. Stir in the tomato purée and smoked paprika and cook for 1 min, then stir in the rice.
  • Pour over the stock, then cover and bring to the boil. Stir quickly, then cover again and place on the lowest heat possible. Simmer for 10 mins. Turn off the heat and leave, covered, for a further 10 mins. If serving straightaway, stir through the coriander and spring onions; alternatively, leave the rice to cool, chill, then re-fry before serving and stir the coriander and spring onions through at the end.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

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

FIESTA SPANISH RICE



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A lot of my dear friends are not big cooks so I'm giving you another simple recipe. This is a guaranteed Spanish Rice Success. No fuss no muss only happiness.

Provided by JamiLeigh

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup instant whole grain rice
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes
15 ounces drained black beans
1 cup frozen corn
1 lime
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Drain juice of tomatoes into measuring cup add enough water to that juice to equal 1 cup of liquid.
  • Mix liquid, beans, corn and tomatoes in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil.
  • Stir in rice. Cook 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  • Just before serving stir in cilantro and juice of lime.
  • There you go easy and yummy. Top it with Grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, and cilantro sour cream and you have a fabulous tex-mex meal in minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.3, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 415.4, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 8.9

FIESTA RICE



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This delicious dish is filled with eye-appealing colors and taste that makes even a large batch disappear fast. It's easy to assemble and pop in the oven.-Rita Wilken, Bloomfield, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h50m

Yield 30-36 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 cans (6 ounces each) small pitted ripe olives, drained
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a small skillet over medium heat, saute the onion in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the next eight ingredients. , Divide between two ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Stir 2 cups of water into each pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FIESTA RICE



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Submitted to Cooking Light by Maro Desjardins. Different from most mexican style rice dishes because it uses brown rice.

Provided by kitchenslave03

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup green onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in med saucepan over med-high heat. Add corn to pan; cook 10 min or til it starts to brown, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in pan. Add onions; saute 5 min or til tender. Stir in rice, cumin, and garlic; cook 1 minute Add broth, pepper, salt and diced tomatoes to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 min, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in reserved corn and beans. Cover and let stand 10 minute Stir in cilantro and juice and serve.

FIESTA SPANISH RICE



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Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups rice
1 onion
1/4 cup oil
4 cups water
4 chicken bouillon
1/2 can tomato sauce
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Fry rice and onion in oil until brown. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover and let simmer 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

FIESTA SALSA RICE



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A blend of ground beef, Spanish rice, corn, and salsa that combines to form a delicious dish.

Provided by KWOODARD430

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (6.8 ounce) package Spanish rice mix
1 pound ground beef
1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water and olive oil to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice and contents of spice pack. Return to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer until most water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • While rice cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Stir cooked beef, salsa, and corn into the rice. Let simmer for 5 minutes or until warm. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1066.7 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

TILAPIA WITH FIESTA RICE



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I often use my husband's fresh-caught bass or catfish for this recipe, but tilapia, salmon and even chicken will do. -Tarin Hauck, Minneapolis, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1-1/2 cups salsa

Steps:

  • Place tilapia in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper; sprinkle over fish. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl; stir in beans, corn and salsa. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, stirring once, 2-3 minutes Serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 874mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the rice will taste. Look for fresh vegetables, flavorful broth, and high-quality rice.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking. This will help to remove any excess starch and prevent the rice from becoming sticky.
  • Cook the rice in a covered pot. This will help to create a moist and evenly cooked rice.
  • Let the rice rest before serving. This will allow the rice to absorb all of the flavors and become more tender.
  • Garnish the rice with fresh herbs or vegetables. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Spanish rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, main course, or even as a filling for burritos or tacos. With its bold flavors and colorful ingredients, Spanish rice is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Spanish rice a try. You won't be disappointed!

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