Low Sodium Spanish Rice Recipes

BEST SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• In large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Saute peppers, onion and garlic until just tender.
• Add tomato paste and cook for one minute.
• Add rice, broth, canned tomatoes , spices, salt and pepper. Stir well. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low.
• Put lid on skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes then give a little stir to be sure rice isn't sticking. Return lid to pan and cook for another 10-12 minutes or until the rice is tender but about 1/2 cup liquid still remains in the pan. (Remaining liquid will be absorbed as the dish cools a bit.)
• Taste for seasoning! More cumin, chili powder, salt or pepper?
• Top with cheese if desired and serve with grilled chicken, taco's or your favorite Mexican main dish!

LOW SODIUM SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet (with lid) or dutch oven heat the oil
• Add the rice, peppers, and onion and saute until the rice browns and the peppers and onions are tender
• Stir in the tomatoes and water.
• Add the cumin, paprika, and chili powder
• Bring to a boil, then cover the pot/pan and reduce heat to a simmer.
• Allow to simmer for 30 minutes or until the Rice has absorbed the liquid, stirring occasionally to keep the rice from sticking to the pot/pan.
• Enjoy!

LOW SODIUM SPANISH RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the rice and onion and toast for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is golden and the onion is tender.
• Add in the broth, tomato sauce, and spices and bring the mixture to a low boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the rice absorbs the liquid and is fluffy. Do not remove the lid or stir while cooking.
• Remove the skillet from the heat, remove the lid and taste, adjusting the seasonings as desired. Stir in the beans and cover. Allow to sit for an additional 5 minutes, until warmed through.

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.

SPANISH RICE (LOW SODIUM) RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large skillet (with lid) or dutch oven heat the oil 2. Add the rice, peppers, and onion and saute until the rice browns and the peppers and onions are tender 3. Stir in the tomatoes and water. 4. Add the cumin, paprika, and chili powder 5. Bring to a boil, then cover the pot/pan and reduce heat to a simmer. 6. Allow to simmer for 30 minutes or until the Rice has absorbed the liquid, stirring occasionally to keep the rice from sticking to the pot/pan.