Quick Spanish Rice

Quick Spanish Rice

This is awesome as a side dish with enchiladas, tortillas, or any other Mexican dish.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups cooked white rice (such as Uncle Ben's®)

Directions

Step 1
Heat butter in a frying pan over medium heat; cook and stir onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir tomatoes with juice, chili powder, beef bouillon granules, and salt into onion mixture; add rice. Simmer rice mixture, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors are blended, 15 to 20 minutes.

Cook’s Note:

You could use leftover or already-prepared rice. When you add the rice to the frying pan make sure to heat it through. Cooking time varies depending on whether you're using precooked rice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

203
Calories
6g
Fat
31g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 203
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6g 8%
Saturated Fat4g 19%
Cholesterol15mg 5%
Sodium607mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate31g 11%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars5g
Protein4g
Vitamin C33mg 164%
Calcium69mg 5%
Iron4mg 23%
Potassium323mg 7%

*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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