Taste of Home
Texas-Style Spanish Rice
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
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
Ingredients
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1/4 cup chopped onion
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1/4 cup chopped green pepper
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1 cup uncooked long grain rice
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1/2 cup tomatoes with green chiles
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1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 cups water
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2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, optional
Directions
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1.
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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