Rice Cooker Spanish Rice

This is a great, easy way to make a delicious side dish when cooking Mexican for dinner. My kids really love it, too. Substitutions for spices and vegetables are fine – add the tastes that your family likes most. You can make this on the stovetop in a skillet with a lid, as well. Bring all ingredients to a boil and stir well; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until rice is soft. If you add some of the optional ingredients, this can be an excellent main dish. Try adding chopped green chile peppers. Tastes great with the Enchilada II recipe.

Step: 1

Combine tomatoes, rice, tomato sauce, chicken broth, corn, bacon, onion, red bell pepper, olives, salsa, and chili powder in a rice cooker. Seal the cooker and select rice setting according to manufacturer’s instructions; cook until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Per Serving: 280 calories; protein 6.7g; carbohydrates 47.6g; fat 6.9g; cholesterol 8.4mg; sodium 693mg.

Getting stay in and cook your dinner instead of dining out is already a step in the best way if you’re focusing on eating healthier. There’s no better way to know exactly what’s happen into the food you’re eat than by making it homemade Making the best of the main dish is only half the battle , like that . And once you’ve mastering your chicken, steak, or fish, it’s time to make your attention to the ever- focusing side dishes.

A side dish can easily make down of your health goals, as sugar , sodium, fat, and calories can all get than high quickly if you’re not careful . But with our healthy side dish recipes, you won’t ever run into that problem .