Letha'S Spanish Rice

Cook: 20 min Cuisine: Mexican

Letha's Spanish Rice is a flavorful side dish featuring tender rice simmered with tomatoes, onions, and spices, perfect for Mexican-inspired meals or casual family dinners.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 cups tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons chopped onions
  • 1/3 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 quart boiling water

Instructions

  1. Cook rice for 20 minutes; drain.
  2. Add all ingredients and cook slowly until the juice of tomatoes is absorbed.
  3. Serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

188 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.9g 10% DV
Total Fat 4.4g 6% DV
Carbs 33g 12% DV
Fiber 2.3g 8% DV
Sugar 2.8g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10038.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 200.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 24.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 28mg 31% DV
Calcium 26.8mg 2% DV
Iron 1.5mg 9% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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