Spanish Rice Recipe

Name: Spanish Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, peeled and minced; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 small sweet green pepper, cored, seeded, and minced; 1/2 cup uncooked rice; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1 (1-pound) can tomatoes (do not drain); 1/2 cup water; 1 bay leaf, crumbled; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

1 large yellow onion, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 small sweet green pepper, cored, seeded, and minced
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 (1-pound) can tomatoes (do not drain)
1/2 cup water
1 bay leaf, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar

1
Saute onion in oil in a heavy saucepan over moderate heat 5-8 minutes until limp.
2
Add green pepper and stir-fry 5 minutes.
3
Stir in rice and chili powder and brown rice lightly.
4
Add remaining ingredients, chopping up tomatoes, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
5
Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer.
6
VARIATION
7
Baked Spanish Rice with Cheese: Brown vegetables and rice in a flameproof casserole, add remaining ingredients and 1/2 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese.
8
Mix lightly, cover, and bake 1/2 hour at 350F.
9
; uncover and bake 5 minutes longer.
10
Serve as a main dish.

170

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 large yellow onion, peeled and minced, 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 small sweet green pepper, cored, seeded, and minced, 1/2 cup uncooked rice, and more.

Yes, Spanish 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.

Spanish Rice

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