{"id":281941,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T00:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/speedy-spanish-rice\/"},"modified":"2022-10-15T12:29:52","modified_gmt":"2022-10-15T17:29:52","slug":"speedy-spanish-rice","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/speedy-spanish-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Speedy Spanish Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Mexican food is big with our family; in fact, one of my nephews loves this dish so much that he always requests it for his special birthday dinner! -Angie Rorick of Fort Wayne, Indiana<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1495070,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,307584,304328,305271,304998,304338,304515,303966,304988,304368,306848,304268,305383,304026,305374,304350,324623,307579,307559,304243,304313,304020,304005,304560,304150,304353],"categories-v2":[308623,310568,308319,308984,308481,309216,308945,308992,308880,308495,308935,308745,309603,259483,309391,308606,309381,309001,309177,310563,310541,309586,308313,308594,308549,308915,309434,309005],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Spanish Rice","post_link":"\/recipes\/spanish-rice\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Spanish-Rice_EXPS_FT19_1107_F_1017_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Texas-Style Spanish Rice","post_link":"\/recipes\/texas-style-spanish-rice\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Texas-Style-Spanish-Rice_exps3062_QL133296B09_24_7bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Spanish Rice and Chicken","post_link":"\/recipes\/spanish-rice-and-chicken\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Spanish-Rice-and-Chicken_EXPS_TOHD24_1219_OrlyCatz_8.jpg"},{"post_title":"Slow-Cooker Spanish Rice","post_link":"\/recipes\/slow-cooker-spanish-rice\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Slow-Cooker-Spanish-Rice_EXPS_EDSC18_55248_B03_22_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Spanish Rice Dinner","post_link":"\/recipes\/spanish-rice-dinner\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps26035_GB153642C01_07_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Mexican Rice","post_link":"\/recipes\/mexican-rice\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps1552_TH0089C11.jpg"},{"post_title":"Speedy Rice Pudding","post_link":"\/recipes\/speedy-rice-pudding\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps2805_TH0715C11.jpg"},{"post_title":"Beefy Spanish Rice","post_link":"\/recipes\/beefy-spanish-rice\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps2193_CW1612C37.jpg"},{"post_title":"Authentic Spanish Rice","post_link":"\/recipes\/authentic-spanish-rice\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Meaty Spanish Rice","post_link":"\/recipes\/meaty-spanish-rice\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps2751_cwjf91p33dbook.jpg"},{"post_title":"Simple Spanish Rice for 2","post_link":"\/recipes\/simple-spanish-rice-for-2\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Baked Beefy Spanish Rice","post_link":"\/recipes\/baked-beefy-spanish-rice\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps13576_CB1217C193.jpg"},{"post_title":"Homemade Spanish Rice","post_link":"\/recipes\/homemade-spanish-rice\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps13879_QC10151C57.jpg"},{"post_title":"Zippy Spanish Rice Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/zippy-spanish-rice-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Zippy-Spanish-Rice-Soup_exps41336_SSCM1753684A10_06_2bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Best Spanish Rice","post_link":"\/recipes\/best-spanish-rice\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps41776_CFT1437885D17.jpg"},{"post_title":"Easy Mexican Rice","post_link":"\/recipes\/easy-mexican-rice\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Spanish White Rice","post_link":"\/recipes\/spanish-white-rice\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps30611_CB50843D251-3.jpg"},{"post_title":"Quick Spanish Rice","post_link":"\/recipes\/quick-spanish-rice\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps4994_HC1442841D55C.jpg"},{"post_title":"Simple Spanish Rice","post_link":"\/recipes\/simple-spanish-rice\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps41480_HC1442844D59C.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/300x300\/exps35527_LT1113260D37B.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/speedy-spanish-rice\/","name":"Speedy Spanish Rice","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2022-10-15","prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT10M","totalTime":"PT25M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps35527_LT1113260D37B.jpg","height":300,"width":300},"recipeCategory":["Side Dishes"],"description":"Mexican food is big with our family; in fact, one of my nephews loves this dish so much that he always requests it for his special birthday dinner! -Angie Rorick of Fort Wayne, Indiana","recipeIngredient":["1-1\/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice","1 medium onion, chopped","1 small green pepper, chopped","1 tablespoon butter","1 garlic clove, minced","1-1\/2 cups water","1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro","2 teaspoons ground cumin","1-1\/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules","1\/4 teaspoon pepper","1 cup picante sauce"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a large nonstick skillet, saute the rice, onion and green pepper in butter until rice is lightly browned and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, cilantro, cumin, bouillon and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in picante sauce."}],"recipeYield":"4 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 201 calories","fatContent":"4g fat (2g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"8mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"615mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"35g carbohydrate (5g sugars","fiberContent":"3g fiber)","proteinContent":"4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges<\/b>: <\/B>2 starch"},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.75,"reviewCount":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"recipeCuisine":"North America, Mexican","review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-01-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanHammer"},"reviewBody":"Simple and easy to prepare. I did not have brown instant rice, so I substituted instant white rice, and it came out just fine.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-02-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeLobster"},"reviewBody":"Oh my goodness, this is good. I use instant white rice though after trying brown rice. I'm not a fan of instant rice but this is very tasty. I omitted the cilantro as I didn't have any.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-02-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveScissors"},"reviewBody":"I also had to use instant white rice. And red pepper, instead of green. The seasoning was perfect. A keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-01-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedPuzzle"},"reviewBody":"the picante sauce should be optional...","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"35527","romance_copy_dek":"Mexican food is big with our family; in fact, one of my nephews loves this dish so much that he always requests it for his special birthday dinner! -Angie Rorick of Fort Wayne, Indiana","enhanced_recipe_title":"Speedy Spanish Rice","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1-1\/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice","IngredientText":"1-1\/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 medium onion, chopped","IngredientText":"1 medium onion, chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 small green pepper, chopped","IngredientText":"1 small green pepper, chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 tablespoon butter","IngredientText":"1 tablespoon butter"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 garlic clove, minced","IngredientText":"1 garlic clove, minced"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1-1\/2 cups water","IngredientText":"1-1\/2 cups water"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro","IngredientText":"1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 teaspoons ground cumin","IngredientText":"2 teaspoons ground cumin"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1-1\/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules","IngredientText":"1-1\/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon pepper","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon pepper"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup picante sauce","IngredientText":"1 cup picante sauce"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/300x300\/exps35527_LT1113260D37B.jpg","RecipeId":35527,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Speedy Spanish Rice Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"exps35527_LT1113260D37B.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Angie","Lastname":"Rorick","City":"Fort Wayne","StateDescription":"Indiana","IsCommunityCook":false,"ContributorAttachmentFileName":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/Recipe\/testkitchenapproved.png","TimeCallout":"Prep\/Total Time: 25 min.","MinimumServingQuantity":4,"MaximumServingQuantity":4,"Yield":"4 servings.","DigitalTitle":"Speedy Spanish Rice","SubmittedTitle":"Classic Spanish Rice","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":4.75,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"","PreparationTimeInMinutes":15,"CookTimeInMinutes":10,"TotalTimeInMinutes":25,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":true,"IsFieldEditorRecipe":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Speedy Spanish Rice","OriginalSourceProject":"Speedy Spanish Rice","ContestPlacement":"Runner-Up","Trailer":null,"Metadescription":null,"AboutRecipeTitle":null,"AboutRecipe":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"Mexican food is big with our family; in fact, one of my nephews loves this dish so much that he always requests it for his special birthday dinner! -Angie Rorick of Fort Wayne, Indiana","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"In a large nonstick skillet, saute the rice, onion and green pepper in butter until rice is lightly browned and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, cilantro, cumin, bouillon and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. ","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in picante sauce.","SequenceNo":2}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Rice Side Dish Recipes","ID":95042},{"Name":"Side Dish Recipes","ID":94294}],"Cuisine":[{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Mexican Recipes","ID":89736},{"Name":"Mexican Side Dishes","ID":89784}],"HealthyEating":[{"Name":"Healthy Eating","ID":0},{"Name":"Low Fat Recipes","ID":105180},{"Name":"Low Fat Side Dishes","ID":105284}],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[{"Name":"Holiday & Celebration Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Cinco de Mayo Recipes","ID":104230},{"Name":"Cinco de Mayo Side Dishes","ID":104250},{"Name":"Super Bowl Party Side Dishes","ID":104538},{"Name":"Super Bowl Recipes","ID":104522}],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Onions","ID":102029},{"Name":"Rice Recipes","ID":100637},{"Name":"Rice Side Dishes","ID":101445},{"Name":"Sweet Peppers","ID":102053}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[{"Name":"Publication","ID":0},{"Name":"Healthy Cooking Recipes","ID":107257},{"Name":"Healthy Cooking Side Dishes","ID":107385},{"Name":"View All Healthy Cooking Recipes","ID":107401}],"WinningRecipes":[{"Name":"Winning Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Winning Healthy Recipes","ID":107219},{"Name":"Winning Side Dish Recipes","ID":107227}],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Quick","ID":304350},{"Name":"Winning Recipes","ID":304353},{"Name":"Cuisines","ID":305271},{"Name":"Mexican","ID":305383},{"Name":"North America","ID":305374},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Appliances","ID":304032},{"Name":"Non-stick Skillet","ID":304026},{"Name":"Skillet","ID":304020},{"Name":"Stovetop Cookware","ID":304005},{"Name":"Health & Wellness","ID":304988},{"Name":"Diabetic","ID":304998},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Events & Gatherings","ID":304515},{"Name":"Super Bowl","ID":304560},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Brown Rice","ID":307584},{"Name":"Rice","ID":307579},{"Name":"Rice & Grains","ID":307559},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Side Dishes","ID":304313},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Sauteing","ID":304243},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"3\/4 cup: 201 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 615mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges<\/b>: <\/B>2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.","NoOfRatings":4,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/exps35527_LT1113260D37B.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/exps35527_LT1113260D37B.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[],"CommentCount":4,"RatingCount":8,"RecipeCommentDetails":[{"Comment":"
the picante sauce should be optional...<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"01\/05\/2017 16:03","GUID":"05022c36182b435faec847ca221112f1","MemberId":5558674,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"sergio56","SubmittedDate":"01\/05\/2017 16:03"},{"Comment":"
I also had to use instant white rice. And red pepper, instead of green. The seasoning was perfect. A keeper!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"02\/02\/2012 19:14","GUID":"85de03fcbc444cde84acbcceb6bcbbd0","MemberId":1981757,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sherryorndorff","SubmittedDate":"02\/02\/2012 19:14"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"01\/05\/2012 17:55","GUID":"3973c5286fb24b8b9ac011eabc9c7d18","MemberId":4283445,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"emily361","SubmittedDate":"01\/05\/2012 17:55"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"02\/09\/2011 20:00","GUID":"3418B682A50245009E7F1FB7AD759AAD","MemberId":4369472,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"2princesses2luv","SubmittedDate":"02\/09\/2011 20:00"},{"Comment":"
Oh my goodness, this is good. I use instant white rice though after trying brown rice. I'm not a fan of instant rice but this is very tasty. I omitted the cilantro as I didn't have any.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"02\/23\/2010 17:46","GUID":"ae152799ce6d44e396181125e9f4af59","MemberId":2160342,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Flenner","SubmittedDate":"02\/23\/2010 17:47"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"01\/02\/2010 12:17","GUID":"7491a85ac6c945dc892d77b6668db6c6","MemberId":4709770,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jmjld123","SubmittedDate":"01\/02\/2010 12:17"},{"Comment":"
Simple and easy to prepare. I did not have brown instant rice, so I substituted instant white rice, and it came out just fine.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"01\/13\/2008 10:49","GUID":"b72b9b99845f46a2aecb9496139b8373","MemberId":1196484,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"justmbeth","SubmittedDate":"01\/13\/2008 10:50"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"01\/05\/2007 18:05","GUID":"D8A00CB29F8447BFA485350EC5ABDFC0","MemberId":716629,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Jnonar","SubmittedDate":"01\/05\/2007 18:05"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Speedy Spanish Rice"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n