Kittencals Spanish Rice Recipes

KITTENCAL'S SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add in cumin, paprika, chili powder, paprika, chili flakes, onions, green bell pepper and jalapeño pepper (if using) cook stirring for about 4 minutes or until onions are translucent).
• Add in garlic; cook stirring 2 minutes.
• Add in rice and stir for 1 minute.
• Add in tomato sauce, picante sauce, water or broth, seasoned salt, black pepper and corn or peas; mix with a spoon and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for about 30-40 minutes or until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle the top with chopped green onions if desired.

SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add rice; cook 1 to 2 minutes more or until rice is browned lightly, stirring frequently.
• 2. Add broth, drained tomatoes, chili powder and cumin to saucepan; stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

BEST SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Mix rice into skillet, stirring often. When rice begins to brown, stir in chicken broth and salsa. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.

SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir until lightly browned. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 10-15 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

KITTENCAL'S GROUND BEEF FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In a wok or a large skillet brown the ground beef with garlic and ginger over medium heat (about 10 minutes) breaking up into small pieces; drain the fat, then transfer to a bowl.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet over medium-high eat until hot.
• Add in bell pepper and pea pods; cook for 3 minutes or until bell pepper is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the cold cooked rice, soy sauce and sesame oil.
• Return the cooked ground beef back to the skillet; toss to combine and heat though, then stir in the chopped green onions.
• Season with salt and pepper and more soy sauce if desired.

EASY AUTHENTIC SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onions and jalapeno peppers in the butter until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir Mexican-style tomatoes into onion mixture; add rice, salt, and black pepper. Bring rice mixture to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked, 40 to 45 minutes. Garnish with sour cream and Cheddar cheese to serve.

KITTENCAL'S SPINACH PARMESAN RICE BAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Generously grease a 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with a wooden spoon, mixing very well to combine.
• Season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake uncovered or covered for 25 minutes or until set (over baking will cause a heavier denser texture if you prefer a lighter texture then bake just until set).
• Top with mozzarella cheese the last 5 minutes of baking (if using).
• Note: for a more fluffier texture casserole, 4 eggs may be used.

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY PARMESAN OVEN-BAKED RICE

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees F (or 350 degrees F for air-convection oven).
• Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
• Heat oil in a medium oven-proof saucepan over medium-high heat; add in onion and saute until softened (about 4 minutes).
• Add in garlic; cook stirring for about 2-3 minutes.
• Add in the next 5 ingredients; stir over medium heat until smooth and bubbly.
• Mix in the rice, then season with black pepper and salt.
• Cover with a tight-fitting lid.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and stir the mixture ( the saucepan will be hot so handle carefully holding with a tea towel).
• Return to oven and continue baking uncovered for another 10-15 minutes or until the rice is soft.
• You may mix in more Parmesan cheese if desired.
• The rice is best if served immediately.

SPANISH RICE WITH BACON

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Add oil to the drippings; saute onion for 3 minutes. Add rice; stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with bacon.

KITTENCAL'S BEST CHINESE FRIED RICE WITH EGG

Steps:

• In a small bowl beat the eggs with water.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet or a wok over medium heat or until sizzling.
• Add in eggs and leave flat for about 2 minutes or until cooked through; remove to a plate then chop.
• Heat oil in the same skillet; add in onion and saute until softened (about 3-4 minutes, adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking time).
• Add in cold rice, soy sauce, sesame oil and black pepper; stir-fry tossing continuously for about 5 minutes (adding in more soy sauce and black pepper if needed to suit taste).
• Stir in the egg and green onion.

EASY SPANISH RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Partially drain fat from the skillet.
• Heat remaining bacon fat in the skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in the fat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, pepper, and salt; continue to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add cooked rice to sauce mixture. Transfer rice and sauce mixture to a large mixing bowl.
• Crumble bacon. Stir 3/4 of the Cheddar cheese and 3/4 of the crumbled bacon into the hot rice mixture until cheese is melted. Transfer to a 9x11-inch glass oven-proof dish. Sprinkle remaining bacon and Cheddar cheese on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese on top is bubbly, about 25 minutes.

SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan, then fry the onion and garlic until the onions are soft.
• Add the rice and constantly stir until the rice is lightly browned.
• Add the tomatoes and the stock and bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer until cooked.

SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine oil, rice, onion, green pepper and salt and pepper until the rice is a light brown color. Remove skillet from stove.
• Mix tomatoes into the mixture. Pour in water (it should cover the entire mixture; use more if necessary). Return the skillet to the stovetop and bring the mixture to a full boil; salt and pepper to taste. When the mixture begins to boil, cover the skillet, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook 12 to 15 minutes and never, I mean NEVER, remove the cover. After 12 to 15 minutes, turn stove off and let stand for another 12 to 15 minutes. DO NOT remove cover until the final 15 minutes has elapsed!