Simplest Spanish Rice

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Simplest Spanish Rice recipe for your lunch or dinner
in Rice

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup white rice
1/2 cup wild rice
3 cups water
1 can rotel , medium or hot
1 can red enchilada sauce ( OR )
2 1/4 cups hot water
1 can tomato paste
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
5 teaspoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
307
Sugar
7g
Fat
7g
Spanish Rice, also known as Mexican Rice, is a popular dish in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine. It is typically made with white rice, but can also be made with brown rice, as in this recipe. This version of Spanish Rice is a combination of white and wild rice, seasoned with rotel, enchilada sauce, and spices for an extra kick of flavor. The dish is often served as a side dish with tacos, burritos, or fajitas, or as a vegetarian main dish. It is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

Instructions

1.Rinse the white and wild rice in cold water.
2.Bring the 3 cups of water to a boil in a large pot.
3.Once boiling, stir in the prepared rice, rotel, red enchilada sauce, tomato paste, margarine, flour, red chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
4.Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
5.Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.

PROS

The Simplest Spanish Rice recipe is easy and quick to prepare, making it an ideal side dish for any meal.

It is packed with flavor and spice, making it a delicious addition to any Mexican-inspired meal or barbecue.

CONS

The dish may be too spicy for some people, but the heat level can be adjusted by using a milder rotel or enchilada sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Spanish Rice dish contains a good amount of carbohydrates, which provides energy to the body.
The dish also contains tomatoes, which are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C.

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