Spanish Rice

Submitted by LizAnn

"This is my own recipe and pretty good at that! We usually eat it on the side of a mexican dish."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 cup white rice
• 1⁄3 cup vermicelli (or you can break up in small pieces extra thin spaghetti)
• 3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (15 ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup picante salsa
• 2 1⁄3 cups water

directions

1. I large skillet, melt margarine.
2. add rice, vermicelli, onion and seasonings.
3. Brown over med.
4. heat (About five minutes).
5. Add remaining ingredients.
6. Bring to boil.
7. Cover and reduce heat.
8. Simmer on low till rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
9. Add extra water if needed.

Reviews

[Stephanie Y.]

This was my first time using vermicelli in my rice and I enjoyed it. This made a great side dish to our tacos. Next time I might use just a little less chili powder (personal preference). Thanks for sharing your recipe LizAnn.