Texas-Style Spanish Rice

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Melissa Pride, Plano, Texas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Aug. 22, 2023

The original version of this recipe was given to me by a Mexican friend, but I've modified the spices to suit my family's tastes. It's become a favorite at our house—see if it doesn't do the same at yours! —Melissa Pride, Plano, Texas

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Texas-Style Spanish Rice

Yield:6 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:25 min

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, optional
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Directions

  1. In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil for about 2 minutes. Add rice and stir until coated with oil. Add tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, salt, garlic powder and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add cilantro if desired.
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