Recipes

[ChiliPepper]

@walker

Thank you for posting this recipe!

It sounds delish & EASY!!!!

[software]

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@RedTopwrote:

@software,

My independently owned local grocery store still carries canned Spanish rice.   I buy it to use in my stuffed peppers.   

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I'm so jealous.

[HB glamma]

Thank you for starting this thread. One of my favorite dishes and I had forgotten how easy & inexpensive it is. Will make soon!!

[ECBG]

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@RedTopwrote:

@software,

My independently owned local grocery store still carries canned Spanish rice.   I buy it to use in my stuffed peppers.   

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@RedTop@software,We can still get Rice A Roni Spanish rice here.  I'll often use that rather than have half a box of chicken broth to deal with.  Can you get it?

[RedTop]

@ECBG,

Yes, I do have the Rice a Roni brand of Spanish rice in my pantry too.  I tend to reach for the canned version first.   

[software]

There are different brands of  Spanish rice in a package, including Rice a Roni.

None of them are any good, I like the recipe from scratch.

I bet I can make a big batch and save some for later.

I also check the hispanic sections of all the local grocery stores, you can buy literally everything in a can--- except Spanish rice.    

Looking at the Walmart website, they do offer a La Preferida brand of canned Spanish rice.   Bingo!

[SXMGirl]

@walker, I make a version very similar to this, except I don't measure and it is my own creation.

I use Rotel's diced tomatoes with onions and peppers, jasmine rice, College Inn bold chicken stock, seasoned salt, hatch pepper powder, cumin, and sometimes I add a small can of tomato sauce.  Always delicious, even leftover, which is what I had for lunch today.

[WORKING GAL]

I make my own version of Mexican rice when we have tacos or enchiladas.  I saute some onion and green pepper in a little oil.  Add whatever amount of rice you want to make using the 2 cups liquid to 1 cup long grain white rice.  I add a few tablespoons of chunky salsa and 1/2 pkg. of dry taco seasoning.  Since I'm adding the salsa, I increase the rice by about 1/4 cup.  Sometimes I add a small (4 oz.) can of diced green chilis.  Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.  Fluff with a fork and serve.  We like our rice on the drier side so this comes out perfect for us.  If you don't like the onion or green pepper, omit it.  You can use a smoother salsa instead of the chunky if your prefer.

[godi]

Sounds so delish thank you. 

[grandma2pkmh]

@walker  I love Spanish Rice but have eliminated white rice  from my diet. I found out the frozen riced cauliflower works well in its place. You do not need to add any broth but everything else is fine.  Of course the texture is a little different but the taste is pretty darn on.