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Quick Spanish Rice

Recipe #17126 | 30 min | 5 min prep | SERVES 8 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Sharlene~W

Great side dish for your Mexican fiesta. Try with Chile Verde (Beef or Pork)! It is as good as you'll find in any Mexican restaurant. Update: 1 teaspoon cumin was added to original recipe. I took some of my reviewers suggestion and added 1 teaspoon of cumin to the recipe. They were right. Cumin definitely adds to the taste.

Posted on: Jan 12, 2002

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 1/4 cups rice
  • tablespoon butter or margarine
  • teaspoons chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • teaspoon cumin
  • Directions

    1. 1
      In medium saucepan, combine all ingredients (I usually mash tomatoes with potato masher or give them a quick spin in food processor).
    2. 2
      Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low.
    3. 3
      Cover and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is done. (Unless you like sticky, gooey rice, don't take off the lid and stir at all until it is done).
    4. 4
      Garnish with green onions and/or cheddar cheese.

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    From: SweetySJD

    On May 16, 2008

    I used brown rice and a bit more water and increased the cook time and it turned out perfect! I can't believe how simple it is and healthy too! Thanks!

    1 person found this review helpful

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  • From: Banriona Aeval

    On May 16, 2008

    This is almost exactly what spanish rice should taste like. The only thing that is missing is the peppers. Other than that it was perfect!! Excellent, color, texture, smell, etc. Next time we'll sautee a little green pepper and stir in. Served this with refried beans, pollo con crema and flour tortillas. Garnished with a little fresh avocado and sour cream. Looked just like a meal at your average mexican restaurant. Thanks for posting this recipe. We'll definately be making it again and again!!

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    From: Marla in California

    On Oct 19, 2002

    I sauted some green onions in the butter and then browned the rice some before I added the other ingredients. I used diced tomatoes with green chilies and cut the chili powder to 1 tsp. I also used a little less cumin and oregano than the recipe called for. But all in all, a very easy and tasty recipe for Spanish rice.

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  • From: vivmom

    On Jun 14, 2003

    I loved this because there are no onions to chop, and it makes a generous amount. Once the cooking time was up, I left it alone (covered) on the stove and didn't bother it until I served dinner - just stirred once to put it in the serving dish. I think that made it fluffier! Great side dish for our taco dinner - tasty and not overpowering. And leftovers will be delicious.

    8 people found this review helpful

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (141g)

    Recipe makes 8 servings

    Calories 156
    Calories from Fat 21 (13%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 2.4g 3%
    Saturated Fat 1.1g 5%
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.8g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 5mg 1%
    Sodium 208mg 8%
    Potassium 210mg 6%
    Total Carbohydrate 29.8g 9%
    Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5%
    Sugars 3.3g
    Protein 3.8g 7%
    Vitamin A 343mcg 6%
    Vitamin B6 0.1mg 5%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 5mg 8%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 28mg 2%
    Iron 2mg 13%

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