almost instant spanish rice
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This goes well with almost any Mexican dish, and is so fast and easy!! Spanish rice in 10 or 15 minutes, and really tasty. Yum!
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yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
5 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For almost instant spanish rice
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1 pkgprecooked rice, plain or chicken flavor (like uncle ben's 90 second rice)
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1 to 2 Tbspvegetable oil
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1/4 cyellow onion, chopped
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1/2 ccelery stalks, chopped
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1/4 cpoblano pepper, seeded and diced fine (optional)
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1 Tbsptomato paste
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1/2 canpetite diced tomatoes with sweet onion (hunts)
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1/2 cangreen chilies, chopped
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several pinchchili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, cayenne (to taste)
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salt and pepper to taste
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2 Tbspchopped cilantro
How To Make almost instant spanish rice
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1In a medium saucepan, heated to medium high, place oil, onion, celery,(and optional poblano peppers). Saute til veggies are softened and translucent then add tomato paste and saute, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes. Add green chilies, tomatoes (spoon out of can, do not drain), stir and reduce temp to medium low. Let simmer while heating the rice in microwave for 90 seconds.
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2Add heated rice, optional spices and salt/pepper and stir well. Adjust spices to taste and toss in chopped cilantro.
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3NOTE: If you prefer hotter, spicier Spanish Rice, substitute chopped pickled jalapenos for canned green chilies and/or use your favorite hot chili powder or chili sauce. Can also use Rotel tomatoes and chilies instead of plain diced w/ onion. ALSO--You can add cooked meats to this if you want a heartier dish, like ground beef, chopped ham, crumbled bacon, etc,
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