Pierre's Spanish Rice Recipe

Name: Pierre's Spanish Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 ½ cups basmati rice; 2 onions, finely chopped; 12 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 12 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped; 12 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (crushed); 1 teaspoon cumin, freshly ground; 1 (15 ounce) can roma tomatoes, with juice (crushed); 2 -3 saffron strands; 2 cups chicken stock

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups basmati rice
2 onions, finely chopped
12 red bell pepper, finely chopped
12 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
12 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (crushed)
1 teaspoon cumin, freshly ground
1 (15 ounce) can roma tomatoes, with juice (crushed)
2 -3 saffron strands
2 cups chicken stock

1
Heat Oil over med-high heat in a heavy pan or dutch oven.
2
(Cast iron works best).
3
Pour in Rice, Saute (stir fry) 'til it starts to turn translucent, 4-5 minute.
4
Add Onions, Bell Peppers, Red Chilies, Cumin, and Garlic.
5
Saute 'til Onions turn translucent.
6
Add Tomatoes, several strands of Saffron, and Stock.
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Mix well.
8
When it starts to boil reduce heat to low.
9
Cover and let it simmer for 20 minute.
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NO PEEKING!
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After the full 20 minute uncover and check to see if all of the liquid has been absorbed.
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It wants to be moist but have no visible liquid.
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Serve.
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NOTE; This is a great one to play with.
15
Try frying chopped Salt Pork instead of Olive Oil.
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If you use Bacon instead, the flavor is again different.
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Turn it into a 1 dish meal; at step#3 add Danish or Italian meat balls.
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(See my other recipes).
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Play with the heat; try adding chillies of various flavors and amounts.
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Add these at step # 3.
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The only limit is how far you want to go.
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Have fun!

897

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 ½ cups basmati rice, 2 onions, finely chopped, 12 red bell pepper, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pierre's Spanish Rice falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pierre's Spanish Rice

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