If you’re looking for a meal time side dish with a Spanish dash, Knorr Fiesta Sides Spanish Rice may just fill the bill. But you don’t have to use it as simply a side dish; a recipe on the package for a Spanish Skillet Supper turns the Spanish Rice into a one skillet main dish.
Package
A kelly green banner across the top of the package identifies it as a Knorr product. The Spanish Rice comes in an envelope packet with a picture of the cooked product and product name. Package weight is 5.6 ounces.
Servings
Serving size is suggested to be one cup, with approximately 2 and one half servings per package. Calories per serving are 280, with 50 of those calories coming from fat.
Percent Daily Values of content (based on a 2,000 calorie/day diet): Total fat: 9 percent; 5 percent saturated fat; 0 percent trans fat; cholesterol 0 mgm; sodium 28 percent; total carbohydrates 16 percent; dietary fiber 8 percent.
Nutrient content per serving: Vitamin A 8 percent; Vitamin C 8 percent; Calcium 2 percent; Iron 15 percent; Thiamin 25 percent; Riboflavin 6 percent; Niacin 10 percent; folic acid 26 percent.
Ingredients
Package ingredients are: enriched long grain rice, enriched vermicelli, tomatoes, salt, maltodextrin, spices, onion powder, sugar, sea salt, potassium chloride, red bell peppers, garlic powder, green bell peppers, monosodium glutamate, citric acid, natural flavor, disodium isinate, disodium guanylate, turmeric.
Precautions
For those with food allergies, there is a statement that this product is made in a facility that processes milk, egg, soy, wheat, sesame and sulfites.
Other Information
Knorr Fiesta Sides Spanish Rice carries the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval on the package.
The product is made in Canada.
Knorr is a subsidiary of Unilever of New Jersey.
Preparation
Both top-of-stove and microwave directions are on the package. I cooked mine on the stove.
Need: Medium saucepan
Measuring cup
Water
Vegetable oil-optional (I did not use)
Package Knorr Fiesta Sides Spanish Rice
Put two cups of water and contents of package into a medium saucepan. 1 tbsp. vegetable oil can be added, if desired. Bring the contents of the saucepan to a boil. Stir mixture, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 7 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from stove and let stand about 2 minutes, then stir and serve.
Main Dish Recipe
Spanish Skillet Supper
Need: 12-inch nonstick skillet
1 lb ground beef or turkey
Measuring cup
Water
1 can (8 3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn undrained or similar amount frozen corn
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Package Knorr Fiesta Sides Spanish Rice
Brown ground beef/turkey in skillet; drain. Add 1 2/3 cup water; bring to a boil. Stir in corn and Knorr Fiesta Sides Spanish Rice; again, bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer the mixture uncovered, stirring as needed. Simmer 10 minutes or until rice is tender.
Stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheese until melted; top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
This makes 4 servings.
For my first time using this product, I made the Spanish Skillet Supper. The dish received my household’s seal of approval, including three grandchildren who asked for seconds. The taste was good as was texture and appearance.
I would have been happier had the sodium content been less than it is, and ecstatic had no monosodium glutamate been listed as an ingredient.
This is not a product that will find its way to my table on a regular basis, but in a pinch for time or company arriving unannounced, Knorr Fiesta Sides Spanish Rice will be in my cupboard, ready to answer the call.
