Vegetarian Spanish Rice Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Spanish Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 spanish onion chopped; 1/2 bell pepper diced; 1 jalapeno small, diced; 1/2 cup tomato diced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; salt to taste; cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup brown rice
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 spanish onion chopped
1/2 bell pepper diced
1 jalapeno small, diced
1/2 cup tomato diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste
cheese

1
Brown rice in 2 tbs. of oil until toasty. At the same time, saute veggies (minus the tomatoes) in a pan with 1/2 tbs. of oil until the onions are almost translucent
2
Turn off heat on veggies. Add water, tomato sauce, and spices to the rice. Stir to incorporate. Bring to boil.
3
When the rice starts boiling, add veggies. Stir. Lower heat to a simmer. Cover with lid. Simmer for 45 minutes.
4
Fluff with a fork. Test rice for tenderness and flavor.
5
Serve with shredded cheese and sour cream on top. Healthy tip: no fat Greek yogurt tastes just as good with less calories and fat.

281

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Protein

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup brown rice, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 cup tomato sauce, 1/2 spanish onion chopped, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian 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.

Vegetarian Spanish Rice

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