almost instant spanish rice
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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prep time
5 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 package precooked rice, plain or chicken flavor (like uncle ben's 90 second rice)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery stalks, chopped
- 1/4 cup poblano pepper, seeded and diced fine (optional)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 can petite diced tomatoes with sweet onion (hunts)
- 1/2 can green chilies, chopped
- several pinch chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, cayenne (to taste)
- - salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
How To Make almost instant spanish rice
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Step 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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Step 2Add heated rice, optional spices and salt/pepper and stir well. Adjust spices to taste and toss in chopped cilantro.
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Step 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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