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Simplest Spanish Rice
At a Glance
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 20 minutes
- Total
- 21 min
- Yield
- 8.00 serving(s)
Categories
- rice dish
Cuisine
- Spanish
Cooking Method
- Simmer
Difficulty
- Easy
Dietary
- Vegetarian
Allergens
- Possible Milk — check ingredient labels
- May contain soy — check ingredients
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 8. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Simplest Spanish Rice brings together 1 cup white rice, 1/2 cup wild rice, 3 cups water in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 21 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 8 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 1/2 cup wild rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 (10 ounce) can rotel, medium or hot
- 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce (OR)
- 2 1/4 cups hot water
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 5 teaspoons red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- salt and pepper
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Instructions
Heat water to boiling.
Add Rotel and rice.
Prepare enchilada sauce (if using recipe rather than canned) by combining all ingredients in a medium bowl and mixing until butter is melted.
When most of water is absorbed in rice, reduce heat and add enchilada sauce.
Cover and simmer until tender.
When using canned enchilada sauce this recipe takes only 20 minutes to prepare.
Makes a delicious appetizer when served with corn chips and salsa or pica de gallo.
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