Simplest Spanish Rice

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== Description ==
Makes a delicious appetizer when served with corn chips and salsa or pico de gallo. When using canned enchilada sauce this recipe takes only 20 minutes to prepare. 
* 8 servings
* 21 minutes
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup white rice
* ½ cup wild rice
* 3 cups water
* 1 (10 ounces) can rotel, medium or hot
* 1 (10 ounces) can red enchilada sauce
=== Enchilada Sauce ===
Only required if not using a canned sauce:
* 2¼ cups hot water
* 1 (6 ounces) can tomato paste
* 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
* 2 tablespoons flour
* 5 teaspoons red chili powder
* 1 teaspoon cumin
* 2 teaspoons garlic powder
* salt and pepper
== Directions ==
# Heat water to boiling.
# Add Rotel and rice.
# Prepare enchilada sauce (if using recipe rather than canned) by combining all ingredients in a medium bowl and mixing until butter is melted.
# When most of water is absorbed in rice, reduce heat and add enchilada sauce.
# Cover and simmer until tender.
Category:Spanish Appetizers
Category:White rice Recipes
Category:Wild rice Recipes
Category:Tomato paste Recipes