Mamaw's Spanish Rice

Submitted by Stellacaster

"I grew up on the Texas/Mexico border so my mother learned how to make excellent Mexican dishes. This is her Spanish rice recipe and it is so yummy. I can eat this alone as a meal!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 cup white rice, whole grain (not instant)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1⁄4 cup cooking oil
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 cup water

directions

1. Brown rice in oil on medium heat.
2. Add onion and saute'.
3. When rice is brown add canned tomatoes, salt, pepper, cumin, and water.
4. Stir and bring to a boil.
5. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
6. Cook on low heat for 15 minutes or until rice is done.

Reviews

[SweetSueAl]

How easy this was to make! I did not like the "processed" taste of spanish rice mixes; this tasted fresh and delicious. It was seasoned perfect for my 8-year old, however, I think one could easily add a little cayenne pepper to give it a little kick. Thanks, Stellacaster, for posting. Sue