Plant-Based Spanish-Style Rice
Plant-Based Spanish-Style Rice features nutty brown rice simmered with tomatoes, onions, and red bell pepper for a warm, gently spiced flavor. Chili powder and garlic add depth while keeping the dish light and comforting. Serve it as a weeknight side or a simple main alongside beans or grilled vegetables.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Plant-Based Spanish-Style Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 72
- Heart Health
- 37
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add rice, bell pepper, onion, and garlic.
- 3
Cook and stir until the rice is browned and the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in water and diced tomatoes.
- 5
Season with chili powder and salt.
- 6
Cover and simmer until the rice is cooked, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 298.71 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 5.58 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 54.19 g 20%
- Total Fat 8.27 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 0.96 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 155.3 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 6.39 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 9.2 g --
- Added Sugars 4.96 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 26.6 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.22 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 324.69 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 57.27 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 30.1 mg Good Source 33%
- 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 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Plant Based Spanish Style Rice is a Spanish side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Rice, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 298.71 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Plant-Based Spanish-Style Rice?
- It is a Spanish recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Plant-Based Spanish-Style Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Rice, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Plant-Based Spanish-Style Rice?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 298.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Plant-Based Spanish-Style Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Plant-Based Spanish-Style Rice healthy?
- Plant-Based Spanish-Style Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 298.71 calories and 5.58 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 155.3 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.96 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Gluten, 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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