This Easy Spanish Rice Recipe makes a nice side dish to go with enchiladas and other Mexican food favorites. Serve with Refried Beans for a complete meal!
This easy Spanish Rice recipe makes the perfect side dish for any Mexican-inspired meal. Fluffy, flavorful, and made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s a great way to elevate your enchiladas, tacos, or burritos. The rice is cooked with, garlic, spices, and a rich tomato sauce for a savory, slightly tangy flavor that complements spicy dishes beautifully. Whether you’re serving it alongside refried beans or enjoying it on its own, this Spanish Rice is sure to become a family favorite. Best of all, it’s quick to make and adds the perfect touch of authentic flavor to any meal!
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This Easy Spanish Rice Recipe makes a nice side dish to go with enchiladas and other Mexican food favorites. Serve with Refried Beans for a complete meal!
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/2 cup water
1 cup rice, cooked
1 Tbsp. (or less) taco seasoning
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Dissolve bouillon in water.
- Mix all the ingredients.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
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Super easy recipe for Spanish rice is just t mix cooked rice and salsa or picante sauce and heat.
Hi,
Is there any chance that the recipe should say 1 cup of rice, Uncooked? I tried mixing together the 1 cup of rice, cooked, as stated in the recipe (and the other ingredients) and it was very thin and soupy. Did I do something wrong? Thanks!
Maggie
Did you use tomato soup? That may have made a difference. You might try adding less water or use tomato paste instead of sauce if you keep having problems. We just made it with the way the recipe says and it worked ok so am not sure what else could be wrong? Wish I could be more help? Holler if you have another question.
I like to use one cup of rice/two cups of water to make my Spanish rice.
Add a package of taco seasoning, and a can of HOT, spicy chopped tomatoes. I do mine in the microwave in a covered class bowl. Comes out nice and tender. You can add chopped, cooked ground beef with some onion in it and make it a meal! Throw in some chopped fresh cilantro and enjoy!
Mellie,
Your recipe sounds delicious and I plan to try it. How long do you microwave it for? Thanks!
Maggie
Is the 1 cup rice cooked before mixing with other ingredients OR is it 1 cup RAW rice cooked which would make about 2 cups?
It says 1 cup of cooked rice you mix in it.
Following the directions, that was not enough liquid. At the end of the recommended cook time, the liquid was absorbed and the rice was still crunchy. I had to add another cup of water and cook about 20 minutes longer. It was good, but definitely needed the extra water.
D the recipe calls for you to use cooked rice not uncooked rice. That is why you were having a little trouble.