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Spanish Rice

Prep 10 min
Total 40 min
Servings 10

Bring the fabulous flavors of Spain to your dinner table with this easy rice dish. A tasty side that can be made ready in just 35 minutes! ...MORE+ LESS-

Ingredients

tablespoons vegetable oil

cup uncooked regular long-grain rice

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

2 1/2

cups water

1 1/2

teaspoons salt

3/4

teaspoon chili powder

1/8

teaspoon garlic powder

small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)

can (8 oz) tomato sauce

large tomato, seeded and chopped (1 cup)

Steps

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1

In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook rice and onion in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is golden brown and onion is crisp-tender.
2

Stir in remaining ingredients except tomato. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until rice is tender.

Expert Tips

Omit oil. Cut 6 slices bacon into 1-inch pieces. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Drain all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat from skillet. Cook rice and onion in bacon fat over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is golden brown and onion is crisp-tender. Continue as directed in step 2. Stir in bacon just before serving.