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Maria's Spanish Rice

By: DAISY 
"A different kind of rice dish from the Barcelona area of Spain. Absolutely delicious."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until golden. Stir in rice and saute until rice begins to brown. Add water and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in pimentos. Reduce heat, cover and cook until all water is absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 235 | Total Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2008 by Marie C.   view full review
Good basic recipe. Of course I tweaked mine a bit. Browned the dry rice a bit in some olive...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2008 by mimpuff   view full review
great recipe first i browned my rice used 1 cup. added 1/4 of an onion sauteed a bit added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2007 by Jamie   view full review
Thie rice did not taste like spanish rice at all. It was so bland that I had to add cilantro...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2005 by CharityAmber   view full review
Good, just not as much flavor as I expected. Would be excellent with a spicy main dish.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2007 by Justin   view full review
There was not as much flavor as I expected and it was kind of bland. I think it would be great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2010 by Purple   view full review
This is a base to be built on. I added two buillion cubes and fresh pimento for some more...

 

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