Spanish Rice Pilaf

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

This is the ultimate evolution of my rice pilaf. I had some extra tomato paste around that needed using. Let's face it, practically no one uses the entire can at once! This easy dish pairs well with chicken.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Spanish Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

2 ½ cups chicken stock

1 cup parboiled brown rice

¼ cup orzo

3 tablespoons margarine

1 tablespoon tomato paste

2 teaspoons adobo seasoning

Mexican Rice Pilaf

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Mix chicken stock brown rice orzo and margarine in a saucepan using a fork. Bring to a boil. Mix with a fork again and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until stock is absorbed about 20 minutes. Mix in tomato paste and adobo seasoning until rice is a consistent reddish color.

Nutritional Information

Spanish Rice Pilaf

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 300.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.1g 12%

Carbohydrates: 47.1g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 10%

Sugars: 1.8g

Fat: 10g 15%

Saturated Fat: 1.9g 9%

Cholesterol: 0.5mg

Vitamin A Iu: 424.9IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 4mg 31%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 16%

Vitamin C: 1.1mg 2%

Folate: 38.1mcg 10%

Calcium: 26.3mg 3%

Iron: 1.5mg 9%

Magnesium: 77.4mg 28%

Potassium: 187.2mg 5%

Sodium: 558mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 90.1

*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.