Use Rice Blends for a Speedy Side Dish

Anything that can be mixed ahead of time will speed up your dinner preparations. I use rice blends whenever I am in need of a speedy side dish to complete a meal.

I prepare the entire recipe (4 cups of rice) and store in the pantry. When I'm in need of a side dish, I simply measure one cup of the mix and prepare as I would plain rice (using 2 cups of water).

The blends are stored in these plastic containers. The containers have a wide mouth and screw-top lid. I use my label maker to clearly label each container.

I have several rice blends in my pantry but this one probably gets the most use. I make this when we have tacos or quesadillas to round out the meal.

Spanish Kick Rice Blend

• 4 cups uncooked long grain rice
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. salt
  
  
  For another side dish option, check out my recipe for Dilly Lemon Rice Blend.