Texas-Style Spanish Rice Recipe

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The original version of this recipe was given to me by a Mexican friend, but I've modified the spices to suit my family's tastes. It's become a favorite at our house - see if it doesn't do the same at yours!

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Texas-Style Spanish Rice Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

  • In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil for about 2 minutes. Add rice and stir until coated with oil. Add tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, salt, garlic powder and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add cilantro if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 166 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 279 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Texas-Style Spanish Rice in Country February/March 1993, p49

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Reviewed on Sep. 05, 2011 by chefluv08

Loved this recipe, made it tonight for the first time and we thought it was Great!! I added a bit of frozen corn to it and didn't have green pepper so I used orange & red bell instead. This is going on my favorties list for sure!!!

Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2011 by hraffington

My family really enjoyed the favor of this dish. I tripled the recipe and used brown rice and it came out perfect!

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2009 by rhiler

This is the only Spanish rice recipe both my boyfriend and I like. It is delicious. I used a whole can of tomatoes and chiles in mine.

Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2008 by kansascakedecorater

This recipe was a big hit at our family reunion. I doubled the recipe and the pan was empty when dinner was over.

 
 

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