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spanish rice

Recipe by
Joanne Hollingsworth
White City, OR

While this is coming together in your kitchen, close your eyes for a trip to the Southwest. This makes a great take along side dish and/or a meal of itself.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For spanish rice

  • 1 ea
    handful of chopped red bell peppers, green bell peppers
  • 1 md
    white onion, chopped
  • 1 c
    cooked white rice
  • 2 Tbsp
    garlic, minced
  • 1
    jalapeno, seeded and chopped
  • 1 can
    green chilies, chopped
  • 1 can
    tomatoes, canned and chopped, with liquid
  • 1 Tbsp
    cilantro, dried
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 Tbsp
    oregano, dried
  • salt to taste (opt)
  • water or v-8 juice, as needed

How To Make spanish rice

  • 1
    ***NOTE*** You may substitute the 1 can of green chilies and 1 can of tomatoes for 1 can of Rotel, undrained. I prefer the Rotel. Both are good, however. I use prechopped, frozen veggies from my freezer that I prep myself. Fresh or frozen is fine.
  • 2
    In a heavy, heated, oiled pan add onion, garlic and peppers, jalapeno. Cook until tender over med heat. Add cilantro, cumin, and oregano.
  • 3
    Mix well and add rice. Stir to heat thru. Add tomatoes/chilies w/juice. Mix well, add water (or V-8 juice) if needed for desired consistency.
  • 4
    Salt to taste. Reduce heat to simmer to heat thru.
  • 5
    "Homemade is better!"
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