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bonnie's spanish rice

(12 ratings)
Recipe by
BonniE !
Cottonwood, CA

This is the only rice I serve with Mexican food for my family. It is a pretty dish, easy to prepare and has tons of south-of-the-border flavor. I made a large pot full for a Mexican theme party I gave a few years ago. I kept it warm in a crockpot for the meal, and there were no leftovers. I hope you enjoy this recipe.

(12 ratings)
yield 8 to 10 people
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For bonnie's spanish rice

  • 1/4
    cup red pepper diced
  • 1/4
    cup onion diced
  • 2
    tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1
    cup uncooked long grain rice, rinsed in strainer
  • 1/2
    cup tomatoes with green chilis
  • 1/4
    teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1
    teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4
    teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2
    teaspoon salt
  • 2 to 3
    tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, optional
  • 2 c
    water

How To Make bonnie's spanish rice

  • 1
    Use a medium heavy pot with a tight fitting lid to make this rice. Saute the onion and pepper in oil for 2 minutes. Add rice and stir until it is coated with oil.
  • 2
    Add tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, salt, garlic powder and water. Bring to a full boil, put the lid on and simmer on low for 25 minutes. (NO PEEKING!) Flake with a fork, put the lid back on and let it sit until you are ready to serve. Add cilantro before serving. Enjoy!
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