Pork Spanish Rice

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
My family wasn't fond of pork roast until I used it in this yummy casserole.—Betty Unrau, MacGregor, Manitoba
Pork Spanish Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-3/4 cups cubed cooked pork
  • 1 cup uncooked instant rice
  • Optional: Lime wedges and minced cilantro

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; stir in pork and rice.
  2. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20-25 minutes. Stir before serving. If desired, serve with lime wedges and top with minced cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 304 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 756mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.