Spanish Rice

A Spanish rice recipe starts with instant rice, tomatoes and onions combined with chili powder and cumin for an easy side dish
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Spanish Rice
A Spanish rice recipe starts with instant rice, tomatoes and onions combined with chili powder and cumin for an easy side dish

July 1, 2026
URL: https://www.ro-tel.com/recipes/mexican-dinners/spanish-rice-6020

  • Prep time 10 minutes
  • Total time 20 minutes
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil

  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion

  • 1-1/4 cups instant white rice, uncooked

  • 1 can (14 oz each) reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 can (10 oz each) Ro*TelĀ® Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained

  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Nutrition Information

133 calories, 19g carbs

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Nutrition Information

133 calories, 19g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add rice; cook 1 to 2 minutes more or until rice is browned lightly, stirring frequently.

  • Step two

    Add broth, drained tomatoes, chili powder and cumin to saucepan; stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Information

133 calories, 19g carbs

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Spanish Rice

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 19 mg 2%
Carbohydrate 19 g 6%
Cholesterol 0
Total Fat 5 g 8%
Iron 2 mg 9%
Calories 133 kcal 7%
Sodium 277 mg 12%
Protein 3 g 6%
Saturated Fat 2%
Sugars 2 g 0
Vitamin C 3 mg 4%

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