Rice-A-Roni Spanish Rice is a pre-packaged food product made by combining white rice, vermicelli noodles and Spanish-flavored seasonings.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; add bell pepper and
onion. Cook, stirring often, until onions are translucent and vegetables
are softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add rice and tomato paste to the pot; cook and stir until
rice is lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
3. Pour chicken broth into the pot. Stir in garlic powder, cumin,
cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer
for 20 minutes.
5. Stir in chilies, peas, and corn; cover, and simmer an
additional 10 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes
before fluffing with a fork and serving.