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
- 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 231.62 kcal Moderate
- Protein 5.01 g Moderate
- Carbs 50.94 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.68 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 525.61 mg High
- Fiber 4.6 g Moderate
- Sugar 8.39 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 4.98 g Moderate
- Calcium 19.07 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.98 mg Low Source
- Potassium 272.34 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.09 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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 231.62 kcal.
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 231.62 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.
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