Simple Spanish Rice

Name: Simple Spanish Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 1.5 cups instant rice; 1 onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (11 ounce) can vegetable juice (such as V8®); 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 0.5 cup water; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

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This is something my grandmother used to make, but she never used a recipe. It took me a long time to figure out just what she did. I think this is as close to hers as it gets. It's just a simple rice side dish, but if you add a pound of cooked ground beef or chicken you can serve it as a meal. I hope you enjoy.

Recipe by Julie Gurganus

Published on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

¼ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups instant rice
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (11 ounce) can vegetable juice (such as V8®)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup water
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir rice, onion, and bell pepper in hot oil until the vegetables are slightly tender and rice is lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
Stir diced tomatoes, vegetable juice, tomato sauce, water, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the rice mixture. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

359	Calories
15g	Fat
52g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 359
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Sodium 1270mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 52g	19%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 63mg	313%
Calcium 81mg	6%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 625mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.