Spanish Rice in 15 Minutes. Dinner Just Got Easier.
La Preferida Spanish Rice makes it easy to put a flavorful Mexican-style side dish on the table in just 15 minutes. Long grain rice is seasoned with tomato, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, and spices, so the flavor is already built in—just add water and cook.
Serve it alongside tacos, tamales, enchiladas, grilled chicken, or your favorite Mexican dishes, or turn it into the base of a quick meal with beans, vegetables, or your favorite protein.
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Ingredients: precooked long grain rice (enriched with niacin, iron, thiamin, and folic acid), dehydrated onion, salt, dehydrated tomato, canola oil, palm oil, potassium chloride, dehydrated green bell peppers, monosodium glutamate, paprika, hydrolyzed corn protein, chili powder (chili pepper, spices, salt, garlic powder), spices, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated red bell peppers, oleoresin paprika, less than 2% silicon dioxide (to prevent caking).
Nutrition Facts: 220 calories | 5g protein | 2g fiber |
See label for full nutrition facts.
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5 Reasons to Love La Preferida Spanish Rice
❤️ Ready in Just 15 Minutes
An easy side dish when you need to get dinner on the table fast.
❤️ Vegetarian Friendly
Made with plant‑based ingredients, perfect for a variety of diets.
❤️ Seasoning is already built in
Tomato, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, and spices give the rice plenty of flavor without starting from scratch.
❤️ Pairs with practically anything
Serve it with tacos, tamales, enchiladas, chicken, beef, beans, vegetables, and more.
❤️ Easy pantry staple
Keep a box on hand for weeknight dinners, last-minute sides, and quick lunches.
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How to Prepare
Stovetop Instructions
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Boil Water – In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
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Add Mix – Stir in the contents of the Spanish Rice box.
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Simmer – Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Fluff & Serve – Remove from heat, fluff rice with a fork, and serve.
Microwave Instructions
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Combine Ingredients – In a microwave‑safe dish, add 2 cups of water and the Spanish Rice mix.
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Cover – Loosely cover with a microwave‑safe lid or plastic wrap.
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Cook – Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes, then stir.
Finish Cooking – Microwave for another 10 minutes on MEDIUM power until rice is tender.
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Fluff & Serve – Let stand for 2 minutes, fluff with a fork, and enjoy.
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Easy Meals Using Spanish Rice
Spanish rice doesn't have to stay on the side. Turn a box of La Preferida Spanish Rice into an easy meal with these ideas:
🐓 Spanish Rice & Chicken Wraps – Mix with beans and salsa for the ultimate handheld meal.
🍤 Lighter Style Paella – Add cooked shrimp and veggies for a one-pan seafood dish.
🍳 Latin Fried Rice – Stir in scrambled eggs and leftover meat for a spicy twist.
🥣 Taco Soup Starter – Add broth, shredded chicken, and a kick of jalapeño.
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What Customers Are Saying
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The best boxed Spanish rice I’ve ever tried. Definitely a buy again.” - Christy T.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “We love this rice. Great flavor, lowest sodium I’ve found in a boxed mix.” - Jan A.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Only Spanish rice I’ll use—quick and delicious.” - Shelby P.