Emilie’s Spanish Rice

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 19

Emilie's Spanish Rice recipe perfect for a quick and flavorful side dish

by The Chefin Side

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 cups basmati rice , cooked
	1 medium onion , chopped and saute until soft
	2 cloves garlic , chopped and sauted
	1 can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
	1 can chopped mild green chili ( or you can use jalepeno if you are brave )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

300

Sugar

Fat

0.5g

Emilie's Spanish Rice is a delicious and flavorful recipe that is perfect as a side dish to any Latin American or Mexican cuisine. The dish is made with basmati rice, which is a long-grain rice known for its fragrant aroma and flavorful taste. The addition of Rotel tomatoes & chilies and chopped mild green chili (or jalapeno) adds extra flavor to the dish with just the right amount of heat. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any meal.

Instructions

1.	Cook rice according to package instructions.
2.	In a pan, saute the chopped onion and garlic until soft.
3.	Add the Rotel tomatoes & chilies and chopped mild green chili (or jalapeno) to the pan, and stir until combined.
4.	Add the cooked rice to the pan with the tomato mixture, and stir to combine all ingredients. Cook until heated through.

PROS

This Spanish rice recipe is quick and easy to make, and packed with flavor.

It’s a great side dish for any type of Latin American or Mexican cuisine.

CONS

This recipe may be too spicy for some people, depending on their tolerance for heat.

It’s important to carefully gauge the amount of chili used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe provides a good source of complex carbohydrates from the basmati rice.
Tomatoes are high in lycopene, which has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.