Best 8 Zesty Spanish Rice Low Fat Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable and vibrant low-fat dish that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than our exploration of the best recipes for "zesty Spanish rice low fat". Embark on a culinary journey to discover how to create this flavorful and healthy dish, bursting with the vibrant flavors of Spain. In this article, we will uncover the secrets to cooking this delectable low-fat dish, providing you with step-by-step instructions and a variety of mouthwatering variations to suit your preferences. Get ready to whip up a tantalizing meal that combines the zesty flavors of Spanish cuisine with the goodness of low-fat ingredients.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY SPANISH RICE



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Enjoy this great, Spanish-style one-pan dinner of spicy, smoky pork paella. It delivers three of your 5-a-day as well as plenty of flavour

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 large onion , finely chopped
200g lean pork tenderloin fillet , diced into cubes roughly 1.5cm
2 large garlic cloves , chopped
100g brown basmati rice
½ -1 tsp smoked paprika (depending on how much heat you want)
generous pinch saffron
500ml hot vegetable bouillon
1 large red pepper , deseeded, quartered and sliced
160g fine green beans , trimmed and halved
60g large prawns
large handful parsley , chopped
½ lemon , cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion for 5 mins until soft. Add the pork and fry a few mins to brown it a little.
  • Tip in the garlic, rice and paprika, stirring briefly. Stir the saffron into the bouillon, then pour this in as well. Add the pepper, cover the pan, reduce the heat and simmer for 25 mins before mixing in the beans. Cover and cook for 10 mins more.
  • Add the prawns, cover again and cook for 2 mins until the rice has absorbed all the liquid. Stir in the parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

LOW-FAT SPANISH RICE



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Make and share this Low-Fat Spanish Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vicky Bryant

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

vegetable oil cooking spray
1 cup uncooked instant rice (I prefer regular cooked rice)
1 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato juice

Steps:

  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add rice, onion, and bell pepper; saute 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • If using regular rice cook rice first.
  • Add rice to sauteed ingredients.
  • Add remaining ingredients and cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.4, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 261.9, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 8.9, Protein 5.2

ZESTY SPANISH RICE LOW FAT



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This is a twist on the regular Spanish rice. I stumbled upon this by accident when I opened a can of "Herdez Salsa Verde Mexicana picante" instead of green chillies. I decided to throw it in and see how it turned out. The rice turned out great. I love the flavor and it's low fat!!

Provided by Notorious L.I.Z.

Categories     White Rice

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 onion, chopped
1 (7 ounce) can salsa verde (I used Herdez brand mexicana picante)
1/2 green pepper, chopped
2 small tomatoes, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup jasmine rice
1 cup water
salt and pepper
fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a deep frying pan.
  • 2. Saute rice until lightly browned.
  • 3. Add onion, green pepper, garlic, tomatoes, salsa verde and water.
  • 4. Simmer, covered until water is absorbed. (approximately 15 minutes).
  • 5. Fresh chopped cilantro may be added just before serving.

ZESTY SPANISH RICE



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The signature blend of tangy and spicy in salsa makes it a versatile flavor enhancer in all kinds of dishes. We cooked it with rice for a speedy side â€" an irresistible accompaniment to beans and roast chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup salsa
1 cup long-grain rice
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups water
Fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Combine salsa, rice, salt, and butter in a small pot. Cook over medium-high, stirring, until liquid is reduced, about 4 minutes. Add water and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork, top with parsley, and serve.

EASY SPANISH RICE



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Turn out the tastes of Spain without too much effort with this Easy Spanish Rice! Our recipe for Easy Spanish Rice delivers perfectly-cooked rice with garlic, onions and TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa for extra flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings, 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Tbsp. oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1/3 cup KRAFT Lite House Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook 8 min. or until golden brown, stirring occasionally and adding garlic for the last minute. Stir in rice; cook 3 min. or until lightly browned, stirring constantly.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Bring to boil, stirring frequently; cover. Simmer on low heat 20 min. or until rice is tender and liquid is completely absorbed. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min.; stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

SPICY SPANISH RICE



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This is a tasty dish perk up any "ho-hum" dinner. We especially like it with chicken enchiladas. I also prepare it for potlucks and family get-togethers. It's a little different to bake rice, but it's handy to not have to watch it on the stove. You can make the rice less spicy by choosing a more mild variety of the canned tomatoes with green chilies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 cup water
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, combine rice, onion, olives, cumin, tomatoes, water and oil. Cover and bake 45 minutes. , Stir in cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SPICY SPANISH-STYLE RICE



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This Spanish rice-inspired spicy tomato rice recipe is super easy to make and is always a crowd-pleaser. When was the last time you had Spanish rice? You can substitute paprika for the chili powder.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
⅓ cup diced jalapeno pepper
⅓ cup chopped green onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder, or to taste
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 ¼ cups chicken stock
½ cup tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Stir rice, jalapeno, green onion, and garlic together in the melted butter until rice is completely coated with butter. Add chili powder, cumin, salt, chipotle chile powder, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir chicken stock and tomato sauce into rice mixture. Bring to a simmer, cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes. Turn heat off and leave pot covered on the burner for 8 minutes. Remove cover and fluff rice with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 435.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

SPICY AMERICAN SPANISH RICE



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Great Spanish rice as a main course meal. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes. Can be made less spicy using regular tomatoes.

Provided by KOOLCHICK262003

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup long-grain converted rice
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
1 pound ground beef
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as RO*TEL®)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir rice in the melted butter until rice is lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir bell pepper and onion into rice and cook until bell pepper is softened and onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Break the ground beef into the rice mixture; cook and stir until beef is completely browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir tomato sauce and diced tomatoes into ground beef mixture. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 59.7 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 694.2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Tips:

  • Use low-sodium broth: This will help keep the dish low in sodium and prevent it from being too salty.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking: This will remove the starch from the rice and help it cook more evenly.
  • Cook the rice over low heat: This will help the rice cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and texture to the dish. Some good options include bell peppers, corn, black beans, and tomatoes.
  • Add some spice: This will give the dish a little kick. Some good options include chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: This could include avocado, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

This low-fat Spanish rice is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is packed with vegetables and has a nice spicy kick. Serve it with your favorite toppings for a complete and satisfying meal.

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