Speedy Spanish-Style Rice
Speedy Spanish-Style Rice is packed with tender onions, bell pepper, and celery sautéed in butter, then swirled with juicy tomatoes and warm chili spices for a rich, cozy bite. The beefy undertone from bouillon adds depth, making this a comforting side that pairs beautifully with weeknight tacos or grilled chicken. Serve it when you need a flavorful, satisfying addition without a long cook.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Speedy Spanish-Style Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the butter in a frying pan over medium heat; cook and stir the onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic until slightly tender.
- 2
Stir the tomatoes with juice, chili powder, beef bouillon granules, and salt into the onion mixture; add the rice.
- 3
Simmer the rice mixture, stirring occasionally, until heated through and the flavors are blended.
- Calories 599.61 kcal High 30%
- Protein 12.38 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 112.58 g 41%
- Total Fat 10.9 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 4.66 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 16.33 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 705.25 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 6.51 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 9.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.3 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 112.28 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.66 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 882.76 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 161.61 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 21.7 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Speedy Spanish Style Rice is a Spanish side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Bouillon, Butter, Celery, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 599.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Speedy Spanish-Style Rice?
- It is a Spanish recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Speedy Spanish-Style Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bouillon, Butter, Celery, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Speedy Spanish-Style Rice?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 599.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Speedy Spanish-Style Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Speedy Spanish-Style Rice healthy?
- Speedy Spanish-Style Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 599.61 calories and 12.38 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 705.25 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.66 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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