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Better Spanish Rice Recipe
Better Spanish rice transforms ordinary instant rice into an incredibly flavorful, authentic-tasting side dish that rivals traditional long-cooking preparations. This clever recipe uses smart seasoning techniques and quality ingredients to create restaurant-quality Spanish rice in a fraction of the time. The result is perfectly seasoned rice with rich, savory flavors that complement any Mexican or Latin meal without the lengthy cooking process.
Flavorful and delicious. No one will guess this authentic tasting rice was made from instant rice.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ onion, chopped
1 ¼ cups uncooked instant rice
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup chicken broth
Directions
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir the chopped onion until browned, about 8 minutes.
Stir in the rice, tomatoes, cilantro, and chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the rice is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 164 | Calories |
| 3g | Fat |
| 28g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 164 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 3g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
| Sodium 166mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 4g | 7% |
| Vitamin C 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium 41mg | 3% |
| Iron 3mg | 17% |
| Potassium 182mg | 4% |
* 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.
