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Skillet Spanish Rice Scramble

February 27, 2015 By Patricia 34 Comments

Skillet Spanish Rice Scramble is colorful and filling, and brings bright flavor to your table. Serve it as a side dish, or let it take center staged plated with warm tortillas.

Pile your plate high with Skillet Spanish Rice Scramble for a filling meal

Spanish rice on its own is a flavorful and colorful side dish, but when you add protein like black beans and scrambled eggs to the mix, it transforms into a filling meal (and I like the leftovers for breakfast the next morning).

Scrambled eggs and black beans add delicious protein to Skillet Spanish Rice Scramble

I was on a mission to make an easy meal out of staples, and what I came up with was this recipe for Skillet Spanish Rice Scramble. Now, there might be a few ingredients you don’t have on hand, like jalapeños or fresh cilantro, but you can improvise. Maybe you have a few cans of fiery diced tomatoes in your pantry, or a can of diced green chilies. No cilantro? Squeeze a little lime juice over the top.

What's for dinner? Use staples to create Skillet Spanish Rice Scramble

Yes, Spanish rice is a traditional dish that doesn’t see a lot of drastic variation in how it’s made or the ingredients used, but in my opinion, the beauty of this dish is that you can add whatever you’d like into the skillet. Now that I think about it, tossing in green olives would be pretty tasty, too, and a little sour cream or shredded cheese over the top would make things extra special!

Skillet Spanish Rice Scramble will brighten any meal with its flavor and color. You’ll love that it’s filling, and easy to make with what you likely have on hand.

Skillet Spanish Rice Scramble
Serves 4-6


INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cups white rice
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white onion, diced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeds and membrane removed, diced small
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 ounces petite diced tomatoes in juice
  • 6 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
  • 8 ounces cooked black beans
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, more or less to taste
  • Fresh cilantro leaves as garnish
  • Optional: Sour cream or shredded cheese for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cook the white rice according to package directions, but for half the required cooking time. Drain and set aside.
  2. Add the oil to a skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the onion and jalapeño peppers. Cook for about 3 minutes or until they begin to soften. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes and juice, tomato sauce, water, cumin, coriander, and ancho chile powder. Mix and bring to a boil.
  4. Add the half-cooked rice to the skillet. Mix well, and use the back of a spoon to flatten the mixture over the skillet.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring a bit to make sure the rice doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
  6. When the rice is tender, pour the beaten eggs into the skillet along with the salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Use a spoon to slowly stir and incorporate the eggs into the other ingredients. Allow the mixture to cook for several minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove from the heat, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve warm with tortillas.
  8. Add a dollop of sour cream or shredded cheese over the top if you’d like.
 
Serves 4-6

Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. peter @feedyoursoultoo says

    February 27, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    Pat, this is so up my alley. Love the flavors and the look you created.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 27, 2015 at 5:39 pm

      Thanks so much, Peter! I appreciate your kind words. Love these easy, hearty dishes!
      Reply
  2. Alisa Fleming says

    February 27, 2015 at 4:25 pm

    What a flavorful looking recipe! My husband loves eggs, but we never have them for dinner - will have to give this a trial!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 27, 2015 at 5:39 pm

      Hi Alisa - thanks so much! Hope you give this one a try and enjoy!
      Reply
  3. Nutmeg Nanny says

    February 27, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    This is such a delicious looking savory breakfast dish. LOVE it!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 27, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      Thanks so much! I could eat it anytime :)
      Reply
  4. Annie @Maebells says

    February 27, 2015 at 4:56 pm

    Yum!! This looks wonderful! Perfect for a weeknight!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 27, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      Hi Annie - thanks for stopping by! I love that it's so easy to put together -- great for busy nights!
      Reply
  5. Nicole @ Or Whatever You Do says

    February 27, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    Spanish rice is one of my FAVVVVVORITE comfort foods. I love the incorporation of eggs into this one!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 27, 2015 at 5:41 pm

      Hi Nicole! Thanks for stopping by! I think the added eggs really adds to the heartiness of this dish!
      Reply
  6. Beth (OMG! Yummy) says

    February 27, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    Yum! What I wouldn't give for a plate of this right now. I think I'm going to try a variation with brown rice. Just love this idea!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 27, 2015 at 11:16 pm

      Thanks, Beth! Brown rice would be fab, too! I also thought of including tofu instead of eggs. Hope you enjoy it!
      Reply
  7. Dan from Platter Talk says

    February 27, 2015 at 6:34 pm

    Fantastic dish (and presentation here.) My mom made Spanish rice and I have loved it ever since - thanks for sharing your beautiful rendition!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 27, 2015 at 11:16 pm

      Thanks so much, Dan! My mom made it, too, and I always loved it. Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  8. Debi @ Life Currents says

    February 27, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    Yum! This looks so good. Funny, I'm making some Spanish Rice this weekend. I alreay bought all the stuff to make the other one, or I'd try your recipe. Will try it soon though!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 27, 2015 at 11:17 pm

      Great minds think alike :) Thanks, Debi!
      Reply
  9. Heather | girlichef says

    February 27, 2015 at 10:47 pm

    I love having a good, filling, and flavorful meal like this for breakfast. I bet it'd be wonderful to switch it up and just put a runny egg on top, too. I want some now!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 27, 2015 at 11:18 pm

      Great idea, Heather! I thought of adding egg to the top, which I should def. try next time! Thanks!
      Reply
  10. Oana@ Adore Foods says

    February 27, 2015 at 11:06 pm

    Such a beautiful and vibrant dish! I love Spanish cuisine and cannot wait to try your recipe. Have a great weekend!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 27, 2015 at 11:18 pm

      Thanks Oana - I'm glad you stopped by! Enjoy the weekend!
      Reply
  11. Melanie | Melanie Makes says

    February 27, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    Absolutely love this for a Meatless Monday meal - Pinned!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 28, 2015 at 1:24 am

      Hi Melanie - thanks so much!
      Reply
  12. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    February 28, 2015 at 2:23 am

    Adore a dish like this that can be served for ANY meal -- breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner! Perfecto!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 28, 2015 at 12:39 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Dorothy!
      Reply
  13. Kelley says

    February 28, 2015 at 3:47 am

    Oh yes! I would love this for breakfast! Looks so good!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 28, 2015 at 12:40 pm

      Hi Kelley - thanks so much!
      Reply
  14. Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says

    February 28, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    This looks like a giant bowl of comfort!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 28, 2015 at 9:53 pm

      Yes! Thanks for stopping by, Meg!
      Reply
  15. Cate | Chez CateyLou says

    February 28, 2015 at 9:24 pm

    This looks delicious, and so pretty - I love the colors! What a great dinner idea!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 28, 2015 at 9:52 pm

      Thanks very much, Cate :)
      Reply
  16. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    March 3, 2015 at 12:53 am

    This recipe sounds like a wonderful Spanish paella dish. I love all the spices in here!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 3, 2015 at 4:32 am

      Thanks, Shelby! Glad you stopped by!
      Reply
  17. Susan | LunaCafe says

    March 7, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    Love homey, easy supper dishes. This looks like a winner with the addition of eggs to the Spanish rice. Can't wait to try it.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2015 at 1:49 am

      Thanks so much, Susan!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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