Maria's Spanish Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

A different kind of rice dish from the Barcelona area of Spain. Absolutely delicious.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Maria's Spanish Rice

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large yellow onion

diced

1 clove garlic

minced

1 ½ cups uncooked white rice

3 cups water

1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers

drained

Arroz Verde (Green Rice with Cilantro)

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until golden. Stir in rice and saute until rice begins to brown. Add water and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in pimentos. Reduce heat cover and cook until all water is absorbed about 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Maria's Spanish Rice

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 234.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.3g 9%

Carbohydrates: 42.4g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 6%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 5g 8%

Saturated Fat: 0.7g 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 495.6IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 17.3mg 29%

Folate: 85.5mcg 21%

Calcium: 20.9mg 2%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 20.4mg 7%

Potassium: 119.4mg 3%

Sodium: 4.9mg

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 44.9

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.