Spanish-Style Brown Rice Pilaf
Spanish-Style Brown Rice Pilaf brings a hearty, gently nutty base brightened by tomato and salsa for a tangy, lightly spiced finish. The grains cook up tender with a saucy richness and hints of garlic, perfect alongside tacos, grilled chicken, or veggie fajitas. Serve it for weeknight dinners or potlucks when you want a flavorful side that complements bold mains.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spanish-Style Brown Rice Pilaf, 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
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 53
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 47
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix the rice and the garlic in a saucepan; add the water, salsa, and diced tomatoes and stir. Bring to a boil; stir, lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 50 minutes.
- 2
Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir the rice before serving.
- Calories 277.41 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 6.17 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 54.3 g 20%
- Total Fat 5.38 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.35 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.76 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 525.61 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 6.48 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 8.86 g --
- Added Sugars 6.37 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 25.76 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.36 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 352.67 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 119.34 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 11.87 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Spanish Style Brown Rice Pilaf is a Spanish side dish recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Rice, Diced Tomatoes, Minced Garlic, and Salsa. Each serving provides about 277.41 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spanish-Style Brown Rice Pilaf?
- It is a Spanish pilaf recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Spanish-Style Brown Rice Pilaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Rice, Diced Tomatoes, Minced Garlic, Salsa, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spanish-Style Brown Rice Pilaf?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 277.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spanish-Style Brown Rice Pilaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Spanish-Style Brown Rice Pilaf healthy?
- Spanish-Style Brown Rice Pilaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 277.41 calories and 6.17 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 525.61 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.37 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, 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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