SPANISH RICE WITH CILANTRO

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Our Test Kitchen's special Spanish Rice and tomatoes seasoned with green chilies and fresh cilantro make a colorful side dish to serve with tacos for an easy, streamlined supper your family is likely to request often.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 cup water
3/4 cup beef broth
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. , Stir in the tomatoes, water, broth, chili powder, salt, sugar and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 658mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

David Savage
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Eze Victor
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Can I use brown rice instead of white rice?


yusuf ismail
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I'm allergic to cilantro. Is there a way to make this recipe without it?


ZombyCat
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This recipe is too complicated. I don't have time for all those steps.


Mizan Raj
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I followed the recipe exactly and the rice came out mushy. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Gamers Boy
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This rice was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Arham Nadeem
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the rice always turns out perfect. I've made it several times for my family and they always love it.


Sagor Hasan
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This Spanish rice is the best I've ever had. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Felix Antony
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I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the cilantro gave it a really nice freshness.


Prothik Dey
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This is my go-to recipe for Spanish rice. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the addition of cilantro, it really adds a nice flavor.


md Rajan
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I've made this rice several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect side dish for any Mexican or Tex-Mex meal.


cool dude
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This rice was so good! I loved the combination of flavors from the cilantro, tomatoes, and peppers. It was also really easy to make.


Rauf Wasi
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I'm a big fan of Spanish rice, and this recipe didn't disappoint. It was simple to follow and the result was flavorful and authentic.


Jawas Khan
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This Spanish rice was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a delicious flavor. The cilantro added a nice freshness to the dish.