Quick and Easy Spanish Rice
Quick and Easy Spanish Rice delivers bold, savory flavors with tomato-rich vegetable juice, aromatic onion and garlic, and a hint of taco seasoning. The instant rice cooks up fluffy and well-seasoned in minutes, making it a lively side for tacos, grilled meats, or weeknight dinners. It’s a vibrant, satisfying dish that pairs with a wide range of Mexican-inspired meals.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Cook and stir the onion, the garlic, and the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until the onions soften, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir the rice into the onion mixture and cook, stirring often, until the rice turns slightly opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 3
Stir the chicken broth, vegetable juice, and taco seasoning into the rice mixture and bring it to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 372.74 kcal Moderate
- Protein 9.26 g Moderate
- Carbs 68.82 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.57 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.98 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 7.07 mg Low Source
- Sodium 454.67 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.57 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.5 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.12 g Low Source
- Calcium 151.37 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.9 mg Moderate
- Potassium 189.32 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 121.45 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 20.82 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.02 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Quick and Easy Spanish Rice is a Spanish side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Garlic, Instant Rice, and Onion. Each serving provides about 372.74 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick and Easy Spanish Rice?
- It is a Spanish recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Quick and Easy Spanish Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Garlic, Instant Rice, Onion, Taco Seasoning. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick and Easy Spanish Rice?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 372.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick and Easy Spanish Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
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