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Texas-Style Spanish Rice

Name: Texas-Style Spanish Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1/2 cup tomatoes with green chiles; 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

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022

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! —Melissa Pride, Plano, Texas

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Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup tomatoes with green chiles
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.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 166 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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