Spanish Rice Recipe
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Spanish Rice

By: Amy Swenson 
"This is my own recipe. It's easy, economical and good for you, but the best part is it tastes great and goes with everything from hamburgers to steaks."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (55)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup uncooked instant rice
  • 2/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1/8 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions, using broth instead of water; set aside. In a small skillet, saute the green pepper, celery, onion and garlic in water until tender. Add the tomato, seasoned salt if desired, chili powder, pepper and cooked rice. Cook 3-4 minutes or until heated through.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One 3/4 cup serving (prepared with reduced-sodium chicken broth and calculated without seasoned salt) equals 133 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 223 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
A couple of minor and simple changes easily elevated this to a 5-star recipe. I used long...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2010 by sailboatkatmar   view full review
Easy to make and really enjoyed the taste.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2006 by Mandy   view full review
We loved this. I made it with the Chicken Flautas recipe is on here. I did not have fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2008 by Dennis C.   view full review
I made this recipe with a few changes. I precooked the rice in water using 2 cups of organic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by Kimberly   view full review
I have been looking for a great Spanish rice recipe and this one is just about like my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2007 by Whitney   view full review
Very good! I used basmati rice which worked great! I added a little more garlic and extra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2007 by summer   view full review
super good and easy!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by Jewelsie   view full review
It's very easy to make, and very tasty! I love that it makes just enough for two people, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2009 by Luciane   view full review
This is so good! Other than all the chopping involved, it's a pretty easy recipe. I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2007 by CALLASH   view full review
This is a good recipe if you want something other than white rice for a change. It was a big...

 

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