Spanish Rice for Wimps

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Spanish Rice for Wimps – Easy, Tasty and Healthy
in Rice

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons margarine
1 cup white rice , extra long grain
1 small onion , diced
1 can tomatoes , chopped
2 cups water
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon light brown sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
323
Sugar
5g
Fat
11g
Spanish Rice for Wimps is the perfect rice dish for people that don't like spice or find traditional Spanish rice recipes too complicated. This recipe uses basic ingredients that are easy to find and affordable, such as rice, canned tomatoes, and ketchup. This dish is a good option for quickly preparing a simple and tasty meal when you don't have much time on your hands. It is perfect for those who want to adapt the recipe according to their taste by adding more vegetables or meat to the dish. Spanish Rice for Wimps is an excellent go-to meal for when you want to make an authentic Latin dish without having to spend hours in the kitchen.

Instructions

1.Heat the margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat until melted
2.Add the rice and onion and cook, stirring constantly, until the onion is translucent
3.Add the canned tomatoes, water, ketchup, salt, pepper, and brown sugar, stirring to combine
4.Bring the mixture to a boil
5.Reduce heat to low and cover the pan
6.Cook for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid
7.Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot

PROS

With simple rice, tomatoes, and ketchup, it’s tasty and filling
Takes only 35 minutes from start to finish
easy for beginners to follow
affordable to make in bulk

CONS

This easy recipe is not authentic and might lack some of the rich flavors of Spanish rice
The dish may feel rustic to the palate of some

HEALTH & BENEFITS

A serving of Spanish Rice for Wimps provides a good amount of carbohydrates, which makes it a suitable dish for pre-workout meals
Rice is naturally gluten-free and is easy to digest, making it a safe option for people with gluten intolerance
Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene, which helps maintain healthy skin and reduce the risk of heart diseases

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