Quick Spanish Rice

Name: Quick Spanish Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1 cup chopped onions; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 0.5 cup chopped celery; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 3 cups cooked white rice (such as Uncle Ben's®)

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This is awesome as a side dish with enchiladas, tortillas, or any other Mexican dish.

Submitted by Cathy C

Updated on October 13, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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3 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups cooked white rice (such as Uncle Ben's®)

Directions

Heat butter in a frying pan over medium heat; cook and stir onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir tomatoes with juice, chili powder, beef bouillon granules, and salt into onion mixture; add rice. Simmer rice mixture, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors are blended, 15 to 20 minutes.

Recipe Tip

You could use leftover or precooked rice. When you add the rice to the frying pan make sure to heat it through. Cooking time will vary if you're using precooked rice.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

203	Calories
6g	Fat
31g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 203
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 607mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 4g	8%
Vitamin C 33mg	36%
Calcium 69mg	5%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 323mg	7%

* 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.

Quick Spanish Rice

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