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Spanish Rice

Enjoy this rice dish filled with vegetables and spices with your favorite chicken, fish, or bean dish.

177kcal per serving
3 gprotein
30 gcarbohydrates
5 gfat
6servings (1/6 recipe (210g))

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 177 kcal
Total fat 5 g 6%
Saturated fat 1 g 5%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 418 mg 18%
Total carbohydrates 30 g 11%
Dietary fiber 2 g 7%
Total sugars 2 g
Added sugars 0 g 0%
Protein 3 g 6%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 38 mg 3%
Iron 2 mg 11%
Potassium 213 mg 5%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

MyPlate food groups per serving

  • Grains: 1 ounces

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Brown green pepper and onion in oil until tender.
  3. Stir in the spices, rice, tomatoes with juice, and water.
  4. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes or until rice is done.

Notes

Learn more about: Bell Peppers Onions Tomatoes

Source

USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/spanish-rice, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Spanish Rice?

One serving has 177 kcal. The recipe makes 6 servings (1/6 recipe (210g) each).

How much protein is in Spanish Rice?

3 g of protein per serving, with 30 g of carbohydrates and 5 g of fat.

What do I need to make Spanish Rice?

11 ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 cup green pepper (chopped), 1/4 cup onion (chopped), 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder and 1 teaspoon ground red pepper ….