Linnie's Spanish Rice

Rating: 4.32 stars
153 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 87
  • 4 star values: 39
  • 3 star values: 18
  • 2 star values: 7
  • 1 star values: 2

The best and easiest Spanish rice!

By Linda Correia

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Recipe Summary

cook:
30 mins
total:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 side servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Combine the rice with the garlic in a large saucepan. Pour water and salsa into the rice mixture. Bring the water to a full boil and then reduce the temperature to simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender. Fluff the rice when finished.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
200 calories; protein 5.1g 10% DV; carbohydrates 44.2g 14% DV; fat 0.5g 1% DV; cholesterolmg; sodium 674.4mg 27% DV. Full Nutrition

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Most helpful positive review

Jennifer Henley
Rating: 5 stars
06/27/2008
As per other reviewers I sauteed the rice and garlic in a little butter. I also substituted chicken broth for the water and only added 3/4 of the jar of salsa. Turned out perfect! The whole family loved it!!! I did simmer covered wasn't sure since it didn't say. I love simple recipes with so few ingredients that taste so flavorful! Will definitely make this again!!!!!!! Read More
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Most helpful critical review

jonny572
Rating: 3 stars
02/20/2007
Good idea for a quick side dish but I agree with the last reviewer who said this had way to much salsa for 1 cup of rice. I suggest using 1/2 or 3/4 jar of salsa at most for each cup of uncooked rice. I may try again this way. Read More
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(32)
153 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 87
  • 4 star values: 39
  • 3 star values: 18
  • 2 star values: 7
  • 1 star values: 2
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Jennifer Henley
Rating: 5 stars
06/26/2008
As per other reviewers I sauteed the rice and garlic in a little butter. I also substituted chicken broth for the water and only added 3/4 of the jar of salsa. Turned out perfect! The whole family loved it!!! I did simmer covered wasn't sure since it didn't say. I love simple recipes with so few ingredients that taste so flavorful! Will definitely make this again!!!!!!! Read More
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(54)
CLEISHMAN
Rating: 5 stars
12/11/2003
I was skeptical because it was so simple but it turned out great! I added some black beans and served with chicken enchiladas and my guests said it was the best meal that they have had in a long time. I will definaltely be making this again and again. Quick Easy and Delicious. Thanks! Read More
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jonny572
Rating: 3 stars
02/20/2007
Good idea for a quick side dish but I agree with the last reviewer who said this had way to much salsa for 1 cup of rice. I suggest using 1/2 or 3/4 jar of salsa at most for each cup of uncooked rice. I may try again this way. Read More
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Pam Stan
Rating: 5 stars
02/26/2007
Each time I've made this recipe (several times) I bless the cook that sent it in! It so easy delicious and always moist. My family loves it! I serve it with tacos or Mexican chicken. A great recipe! Read More
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crisp
Rating: 5 stars
08/22/2006
Super easy & good! browned the rice like the others suggestion - made with La Victoria's thick & chunky medium salsa. Very tasty. I didn't cover it 'cause it didn't specify. Turned out great. Read More
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ShttrBugin
Rating: 3 stars
02/20/2007
Very bummed...I can never seem to get the right spanish rice recipe. This one seemed so easy and had great reviews but I wasn't impressed. Way too much salsa; I used homemade which had the same consistency as the Pace brand but it was too much. Maybe if I had used half or three quarters it would have been better. Read More
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Jillian
Rating: 5 stars
07/27/2009
This was so simple and so good. I used Uncle Ben's rice in the microwave - no need for water and then added the salsa. I also added some sauteed chopped green pepper and onion along with some chili powder and cumin to give it a little something more. Read More
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Navy_Mommy
Rating: 4 stars
08/08/2003
This recipe was tasty and very simple. I used a garlic lime salsa and it had great flavor. I would make sure you use a salsa that has good flavor or your rice will be bland. Read More
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Jennifer Lebow
Rating: 5 stars
01/23/2003
This was awsome! It was easy! And even my one year old gobbled it down like he hadn't eaten in a month! This is definently a keeper that I will make over and over again. Read More
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