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When I played golf on Monday, I didn’t think I was going to be sore.
I mean, there’s no real heavy lifting involved. No intense cardio (except my own elevated heartbeat from sheer nerves). But all of that mid-section twisting really threw my abs for a loop!
Well, that and the fact that I decided to do an hour-long muscular endurance total body lifting session. Oops.
Thank goodness for Jessica and her veggie (and chicken) enchilada method! I highly suggest you make these. Especially if you’re a misplaced Texan in the middle of a state with sub-par Mexican food but above-par beer.
The beans were simply refried black beans from a can, and the rice is my quick take on Mexican/Spanish rice with no tomatoes. It was actually really good! Not traditional, but had all the same flavors. Plus it’s super simple to make:
EASY MEXICAN/SPANISH RICE
- 1 1/2 cups rice (I used white because it cooks faster and I was on a time crunch, but you can use whatever kind you like)
- 3 cups chicken stock (you could sub vegetable stock)
- 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cumin
Heat a saucepan over high heat. Saute the rice in the oil for a minute or two, stirring very frequently, until the rice turns a deep golden color. Immediately add the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered. The cooking times will vary based on the type of rice used. Once all of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, take it off the heat. Fluff with a fork. Mix in spices and seasonings and serve!
I love easy recipes, and for a classic rice dish this really doesn’t get much simpler. I love the real deal, made with tomatoes and real onions, but this is definitely a great substitute! And because I’m a bad food blogger and didn’t take a picture of the final product, here are some of my favorite pictures of my dogs.
Let’s get serious, they’re cuter than rice anyway 🙂
I just came across this when I was looking for a recipe for Spanish rice without Tomato Paste. I made it and immediately had to call my friend and tell her about it because it was so good! Definitely sharing the recipe and making this again! 🙂
Oh yay! I’m so glad you loved it – that makes me so happy! And thank you for sharing with your friend too!
Was looking for a recipe for Mexican/Spanish rice and one that didn’t involve tomatoes. Came across this and I will be making this one since I have all the ingredients and I don’t have time to get to the store and cook rice before my other half gets home. And yes, the pup is much cuter than the rice would’ve been.
My Hispanic husband said this was the best rice I’ve ever made. He’s the guinea pig & tried many recipes. My brother also said this tasted better than restaurant style mexican rice!!
Oh yay!!! That is such a compliment – thank you! I’m so glad y’all loved the recipe!
This recipe was easy and awesome! My husband doesn’t like tomatoes. I’ve been searching forever for a Spanish rice recipe that adds all the flavor but without the red little devils. This quick and easy Spanish rice recipe will definitely be my go to from now on.
I used white rice and homemade turkey broth. To cook it in I used a large cast iron skillet and topped it with foil and a cast iron lid once it started to boil to ensure it was enclosed and secure. It cooked in about 18 minutes without any rice stuck to the bottom of the pan and all the liquid was gone. I promptly distributed and mixed the spices in evenly. It looked gorgeous and tasted amazing! Thank you so much!
I forgot to add that I washed the 1 and 1/2 cup rice with cold water for about a minute and a half in a fine mesh colander before sauteing it in the pan with the oil. This washes off the starch and the rice isn’t really sticky after it’s cooked. Super delicious!
It all sounds so good – I’m so glad you guys were both able to enjoy it!
oh. my. gosh. your DOGS! that last photo just made my week. and i needed that.
I’ll bring you sailing if you cook me dinner. Deal? Oh and give me your beautiful pups.
Dogs for the win. 🙂
THis looks great. I make mexican-y rice a lot but am usually just kind of guessing with what I throw in. I want to try this spice combo though, it looks like a winner!
most spanish rice recipes are so involved, this one seems so much easier!
Such cute pups! And your homemade mexican food looks like a regular Don Pablo’s! 🙂
Yum! I love zesty rices. Plain brown rice is good and all, but you gotta have some serious flavors sometimes.
that recipe looks phenomonal!
Golfing ALWAYS leaves me sore…! Shoulders & abs! Sometimes legs/butt, depending on how much time I spend chasing my balls out of bounds. ha!
Im a little embarrased to admit the only spanish rice i have ever had comes from a can. yes, a can. of cooked rice. Please don’t judge me 🙂 I promise to try your recipe out!
<3 your puppers 🙂
Isn’t it crazy how you get sore simply from an unfamiliar movement? I was so sore after horseback riding!!
Great easy and delicious recipe!
Ay ay ay, tickle my tastebuds.
And your babies are beautiful, aww always a sucker for puppy pics.
I love spanish rice!! We use to eat it all the time when I was at home 🙂
Totally cuter than rice! Pretty puppies, gorgeous coat!
I’m a-ok with the dog photos – they’re adorable! 🙂
Those dogs are adorable!
Found you through PW – had to comment on your beautiful dogs, they’re gorgeous!
So sweet! We have a brown lab named gus and he looks just like that when he’s about to get a treat 🙂
I love simple delicious dishes like that.
By the way, the photos of your cute dogs make me giggle 😉
<3 your puppers!!
Thanks for the shout! I always forget about making spanish rice but it is a great side for enchiladas.
your dogs are SO freakin’ cute! 🙂
Your dogs are much cuter than rice! They’re so shiney!!!!
Jessica’s enchiladas are on our menu for the next week!
Your description of CO using food & beer cracked me up – sad, but true. The Rio will suffice, but their Green Chile sauce doesn’t measure up with my snobby taste buds. Sad day!
I’ll take dog pics over rice any day. It does sound good, though!
I just want to nuzzle those sweet puppy faces!!
Then stick my face into your spanish rice… looks yummy!
O-M-G…Bunker is so stinkin cute!!! Well, lets face it, so is Keira. Those pictures make me miss ya’ll even more!!!
Thanks for posting the Spanish rice recipe, I’m gonna have to give this one a try! I made Spanish rice dish a while back and while it was good, I’ve been on the search for a more flavor dish.
What cuties those dogs are!! And I need to try that recipe. My Mexican cooking skills are seriously sub-par.