Simplest Spanish Rice

Name: Simplest Spanish Rice
Ingredients: 1 cup white rice; 1/2 cup wild rice; 3 cups water; 1 (10 ounce) can rotel, medium or hot; 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce (OR); Enchilada Sauce; 2 1/4 cups hot water; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 5 teaspoons red chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; salt and pepper

14 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 cup white rice
1/2 cup wild rice
3 cups water
1 (10 ounce) can rotel, medium or hot
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce (OR)
Enchilada Sauce
2 1/4 cups hot water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
5 teaspoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
salt and pepper

Directions

1

Heat water to boiling.
2

Add Rotel and rice.
3

Prepare enchilada sauce (if using recipe rather than canned) by combining all ingredients in a medium bowl and mixing until butter is melted.
4

When most of water is absorbed in rice, reduce heat and add enchilada sauce.
5

Cover and simmer until tender.
6

When using canned enchilada sauce this recipe takes only 20 minutes to prepare.
7

Makes a delicious appetizer when served with corn chips and salsa or pica de gallo.