Easy Spanish Rice

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    306 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Spanish Rice

Need a super easy meal to make on a busy weeknight? This Easy Spanish Rice is just what the doctor ordered! It is so flavorful and I add a zucchini to bump up the veg in this one pan dish!

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Ingredients

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  • olive oil to coat pan
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 zucchini small, cut into pieces
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp cumin ground
  • 1 tsp dried coriander
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1.5 cup rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in pan. Add onions and soften a few minutes. Add garlic, zucchini and meat and saute until meat is cooked through. 
  2. Add tomatoes, spices and rice. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat, simmer 20 minutes, or according to package instructions. 
  3. Serve with cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, hot sauce, or my Nuclear Jalapeno Hot Pepper Relish!
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Notes

  • Rice should be cooked to soft texture, with no crunch left. 
  • Always reduce heat to low temperature when cooking.
  • I find the best rice for this recipe is Uncle Ben's
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 306kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 722mg (30%) Potassium 486mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 485IU (10%) Vitamin C 11.5mg (13%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 306kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 722mg 30%
Potassium 486mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 485IU 10%
Vitamin C 11.5mg 13%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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