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    Home » Our latest posts » Side Dishes

    Healthier Spanish Rice a Delicious Whole Grain Side

    October 8, 2019 Filed Under: Side Dishes, Side-Rice and Grains

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    Here's a healthier version of Spanish Rice using brown rice. Loaded with veggies and spices for a flavorful side dish or burrito filling.

    A healthier version of Spanish Rice made with brown rice instead of white rice.

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    This rice is great as a side dish; or my favorite way, layer it in a tortilla with some cheese and refried beans for a fabulous homemade BRC burrito.

    Traditionally Spanish or Mexican Rice is made with white rice, but the brown rice adds some extra whole grain goodness. It takes a little longer to cook, but with the spices and sauce you don't notice the flavor or texture difference.

     

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    Healthier Spanish Rice

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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
    • 2 cup chicken broth (preferably organic)
    • 1 cup tomato sauce
    • 1 can 4 ounce size diced green chilies (undrained)
    • 1½ tablespoon low sodium taco seasoning

    Instructions
     

    • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and stir to coat completely in oil. Cook, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes, until rice is lightly toasted.
    • Add vegetable broth, tomato sauce, diced green chilies, and taco seasoning and stir to combine.
    • Increase heat to high and bring the rice mixture to a rolling boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for approximately 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is fully cooked.
    • Remove from heat and allow rice to rest for 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff the rice mixture with a fork.

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    1. Marilyn Lesniak

      October 08, 2019 at 7:28 pm

      Thank you for hosting! This is what was highlighted during the week 9-30 to 10-4 on the blog. On Tuesday morning was a breakfast of Corned Beef Hash Browns and Eggs. Wednesday we enjoyed a Veal Parmigiana. Wrapping up this week of comfort food we enjoyed an Easy Double Cheese Baked Penne. Enjoy!

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