Spanish Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Spanish Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 Anaheim pepper, diced; 4 cups cooked white rice; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 ounces tomato sauce; 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 bunch green onion, chopped

Servings: persons

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Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
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Add onion and peppers and cook for 1 minute.
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Add rice and toss to coat well in the oil.
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Adds the paprika, chili powder and garlic.
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Cook tossing for 1 minute.
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Slowly add tomato sauce and tomatoes, in small increments, cooking off the liquid.
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Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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When the rice is cooked and has nice red color and none or very little liquid remains, remove to a bowl or plate and garnish with green onions.
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928

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, diced, 2 Anaheim pepper, diced, 4 cups cooked white rice, and more.

Yes, Spanish Fried Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spanish Fried Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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