Quick and Easy Spanish Rice

Quick and Easy Spanish Rice

This recipe is a simple Spanish rice that is quick and easy and tastes delicious. The vegetable juice and the taco seasoning add more flavor to this dish.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cups uncooked instant rice (such as Minute®)
  • 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup vegetable juice (such as V8®)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons taco seasoning

Directions

Step 1
Cook and stir onion, garlic, and vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 2
Stir rice into onion mixture and cook, stirring often, until rice becomes slightly opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3
Stir chicken broth, vegetable juice, and taco seasoning into rice mixture and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until rice has absorbed most of the liquid, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

235
Calories
5g
Fat
42g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 235
% Daily Value *
Total Fat5g 6%
Saturated Fat1g 4%
Sodium169mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate42g 15%
Dietary Fiber1g 5%
Total Sugars2g
Protein4g
Vitamin C12mg 60%
Calcium18mg 1%
Iron3mg 18%
Potassium105mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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