Kittencals Spanish Rice Recipes

KITTENCAL'S SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add in cumin, paprika, chili powder, paprika, chili flakes, onions, green bell pepper and jalapeño pepper (if using) cook stirring for about 4 minutes or until onions are translucent).
• Add in garlic; cook stirring 2 minutes.
• Add in rice and stir for 1 minute.
• Add in tomato sauce, picante sauce, water or broth, seasoned salt, black pepper and corn or peas; mix with a spoon and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for about 30-40 minutes or until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle the top with chopped green onions if desired.

KITTENCAL'S OVEN-BAKED BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Set oven to 375 degrees F.
• Set oven to second-lowest rack (or middle rack).
• Grease a Dutch oven (use one that has a tight-fitting lid).
• Heat 3 tablespoons butter in the Dutch oven over medium heat; add in brown rice, onion, garlic and coarse black pepper and cook stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
• Add in broth and seasoned salt; bring just to a boil stirring with a spoon; remove from heat then carefully transfer to prepared casserole dish.
• Cover with a lid or foil.
• Bake for about 1 hour or until rice is tender.
• Fluff with a fork.
• **NOTE** to make omitting the onion and garlic; place the rice in a casserole dish with the salt.
• On top of the stove heat the broth or water with butter or oil until very hot, then pour over the rice; mix with a spoon.
• Cover with foil or a lid and bake for about 1 hour or until desired texture.

KITTENCAL'S SPINACH PARMESAN RICE BAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Generously grease a 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with a wooden spoon, mixing very well to combine.
• Season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake uncovered or covered for 25 minutes or until set (over baking will cause a heavier denser texture if you prefer a lighter texture then bake just until set).
• Top with mozzarella cheese the last 5 minutes of baking (if using).
• Note: for a more fluffier texture casserole, 4 eggs may be used.

KITTENCAL'S GROUND BEEF FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In a wok or a large skillet brown the ground beef with garlic and ginger over medium heat (about 10 minutes) breaking up into small pieces; drain the fat, then transfer to a bowl.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet over medium-high eat until hot.
• Add in bell pepper and pea pods; cook for 3 minutes or until bell pepper is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the cold cooked rice, soy sauce and sesame oil.
• Return the cooked ground beef back to the skillet; toss to combine and heat though, then stir in the chopped green onions.
• Season with salt and pepper and more soy sauce if desired.

KITTENCAL'S GREEK LEMONY RICE WITH FETA

Steps:

• In a saucepan heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add in onion, oregano, chopped garlic and black pepper; cook stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
• Add in the rice and stir using a wooden spoon for 3 minutes.
• Slowly add in the broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat cover and simmer until the rice is tender (about 20 minutes).
• Remove from heat and stir in the feta cheese (and kalamata olives if using).
• Season with salt and more black pepper if desired.
• Transfer to plate and drizzle the top with more lemon juice if desired.