HEALTHY SPANISH RICE MY TODDLER LOVES
Inspired by the Sneaky Chef cookbook, I've found a way to add a bit more nutrition into my Spanish rice. My nearly 2 year old loves it - and asks for more! I usually make the rice itself in advance and then make the stovetop rice with cheese and "orange puree" whenever I want to serve it.
Provided by InstaSpanish
Categories Brown Rice
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- This is sort of 3 recipes in 1, but it's worth the effort if you have small kids and are fighting to get them to eat something other than mac and cheese!
- I put all of the Spanish Rice ingredients in my rice cooker and press the button - that's it. For anybody who hasn't discovered the absolute glory of rice cookers - you can do the same thing on a stovetop - and in either case you may need to add extra water - make sure to check after about 30 minutes. Keep in mind that whole grain rice can take nearly an hour to cook.
- The Orange Puree seems like a pain but is not hard. I do it about once a week - cut up the carrots into 1 or 1/2 inch pieces, and slice up the yam - then stick that in a steamer for 20 minutes or so. If you don't have any steamer, you can boil them for a similar amount of time - maybe less - but I haven't tried boiling.
- Make sure the carrots and yam are plenty softened, then put them in your food processor (better than a blender, although it can get the job done) - put at least 5 or 6 tablespoons of water - and puree until smooth. The Sneaky Chef lady says you only need 2 or 3 tablespoons - but I think it's better with a bit more.
- This gets you maybe 2 cups of puree - which I freeze in 1/2 cup containers. I take 1 out every few days or so, and it's good for 2 to 3 days once you put it in the fridge. One day I forgot to thaw some out - and my son wanted his rice - so I chipped away at the frozen stuff and put it in the stovetop rice mix, and it worked out fine.
- Then for the final product! Put around 1 cup of the Spanish Rice into a pan with 1 tablespoon of butter, and 2 or 3 tablespoons of the Orange Puree (tablespoons can be heaping or not depending on how much of that sweet/carrot flavor you want). Add the cheese - I put around 3 oz or so - and heat up on medium-low - until the butter, puree, and cheese are all nicely melted and mixed.
- Now serve to a hungry kid! With the above recipe you'll have plenty of Spanish Rice and Orange Puree left over - freeze the extra puree and refrigerate the rice, which will be good for 4 or 5 days.
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MD Ripon Khobra
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!
Mohammad Rahim (J.B)
[email protected]I have been making this recipe for years, and it is always a favorite. It is a great way to use up leftover rice.
Uouq
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to make, and it is always a hit with my family. I love that it is a healthy dish that is also delicious.
Fouad Layal
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Braylon Williams
[email protected]This is the best Spanish rice I have ever had! It is so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making it again and again.
Pop Lol
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It is a healthy, delicious, and versatile dish that my whole family loves.
ansasiire brian
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to customize. I can make it to fit my family's dietary needs and preferences.
Ahmed Habib
[email protected]This recipe is so versatile. I have made it with different types of rice, vegetables, and proteins, and it is always delicious.
Takalo Mleya
[email protected]I topped this recipe with some shredded cheese, and it was amazing!
Lorraine Gander
[email protected]I added some black beans to this recipe, and it gave it a nice boost of protein.
Reagan Mwenda
[email protected]I made this recipe with brown rice instead of white rice, and it was still delicious.
WALK NICO
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My toddler loves it!
Nawaz Khan
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses healthy ingredients. I feel good about feeding it to my family.
Samir Ansari
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. It is quick and easy to make, and it is always a crowd-pleaser.
WAkeel cheema
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Allah Karem
[email protected]This is my new go-to recipe for Spanish rice. It is so flavorful and satisfying. I love that it is also a healthy dish.
FURKAY GAMING
[email protected]My family loved this recipe! It was easy to make and tasted delicious. I will definitely be making it again.