Authentic Spanish Rice

Mexican food is hot! For an authentic South-of-the-Border taste for your next meal, try the Carolina Spanish rice mix made with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and Mexican spices like annato and cumin with a touch of paprika. Annato seeds are used to add a rich yellow/orange color. They are also known as achiote.

Cooking Directions - On the Stove

In a medium saucepan, combine 1-2/3 cups of water, 1 tablespoon ketchup (optional), and 1 tablespoon tub margarine, and rice mix. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice mix, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff lightly with fork and serve.

Cooking Directions - In the Microwave

In a 1-1/2 quart microwave safe dish, combine 1-2/3 cups hot water, 1 tablespoon ketchup (optional), and 1 tablespoon tub margarine, and rice mix. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes, reduce setting to 50% power and microwave for 17 minutes. Fluff lightly with fork and serve. If your microwave does not have variable power settings, follow manufacturers directions.

Cooking Directions and Other Serving Suggestions

When preparing, substitute ketchup with 1/3 cup salsa.

Or, prepare rice mix according to package directions. To hot cooked rice, add 1/2 cup chunky salsa.










Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2 oz. (57g / about 1/3 cup dry rice mix and 1 1/2 tsp dry seasoning)

Serving Per Container About 2 ½

Calories 180
Calories From Fat 5

Amount Per
Serving
% Daily
Value*
  Amount Per
Serving
% Daily
Value*

Total Fat 0g 0%  

  Total Carbohydrate 42g 14%

  Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

  Sugars 1g

Sodium 650mg 27%   Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin C 6%  • Iron 10%  • Thiamin 15%  • Niacin 8%  • Folic 20%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
  Calories 2,000 2,500

Total Fat Less than  65g 80g
 Saturated Fat Less than  65g 80g
Cholesterol Less than  300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than  2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate  300g 375g
 Dietary Fiber  25g 30g

Calories per gram: Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Ingredients:Enriched Long Grain Rice [rice, niacin, iron (ferric orthophosphate), thiamin (thiamin mononitrate), folic acid], Spanish Seasoning [Dehydrated Vegetables (Bell Peppers, Tomato), Salt, Onion, Monosodium Glutamate, Maltodextrin, Spices, Dextrose, Turmeric, Extractives of Annatto, Annatto, Extractives of Paprika (color)]. Allergen-Free.


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