Easy Spicy Rice Recipe (20-Minute Shortcut Recipe with Minute Rice Cups)

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I am excited to bring you another delicious, easy rice recipe using Minute Rice Cups (see links to some of my other delicious shortcut rice recipes below)! Today I’m sharing a spicy rice recipe that’s done in about 20 minutes thanks to Minute Butter & Sea Salt Jasmine Rice Cups, which can be heated in as little as 60 seconds in the microwave for 1 cup (or 90 seconds for 2 cups). Just pop, heat, and enjoy! Plus, their different flavors (like Spanish Rice, Cilantro & Lime, Jalapeño, Yellow, and more) are perfectly seasoned, which cuts down on both ingredients and prep time when added to your recipes. I always keep a few varieties in stock for quick meals, and you can shop for Minute Rice Cups on Instacart so you can do the same! The Easy Spicy Rice recipe I’m sharing today is not only quick and simple to make, it’s also a budget-friendly recipe that calls for mostly pantry ingredients that when combined with the Minute Butter & Sea Salt Jasmine Rice Cups create an absolutely delicious flavor fusion. Your family will be asking for this one again and again!

More Minute Rice Recipe Ideas:

• Southwestern Dirty Rice
• Cilantro-Lime Chicken and Rice Soup
• Quick Chicken Paella

What You Need to Make Spicy Rice

The foundation of this spicy rice recipe is Minute Butter & Sea Salt Jasmine Rice Cups, which feature a blend of Jasmine Rice with a hint of butter and salt (reducing the need for extra butter or salt added to the recipe). In addition to how quick they are to prepare, I love that they are naturally gluten-free, vegan/vegetarian, non-GMO, and free of preservatives, MSG, and cholesterol. Here are the ingredients you’ll need to gather to make this easy spicy rice:

• 4 Cups Minute Butter & Sea Salt Jasmine Rice Cups
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup peas

How to Make Easy Spicy Rice

In 20 minutes or less you’ll be enjoying this spicy rice recipe!

Start by heating olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper.

Cook, stirring often until the vegetables are tender but not browned (about 6-7 minutes). Now we add the seasoning blend. Add the garlic, turmeric, paprika, and crushed red pepper to the skillet with the vegetables.

Cook, stirring frequently for 2 more minutes.

Meanwhile, remove the Minute Butter & Sea Salt Jasmine Rice Cups from their packaging and remove the top film. Place two cups in the microwave and heat for 90 seconds. Repeat with the remaining two cups.

Stir the heated rice into the vegetable mixture and stir until the ingredients are well blended.

Finally, add the peas.

Cook, stirring for 1-2 more minutes, or until the spicy rice and peas are heated through.

This spicy rice recipe is delicious on its own, but can also be served with some shredded rotisserie chicken meat tossed in for some added protein.

Here’s the Easy Spicy Rice recipe! Shop for Minute Rice Cups now so you can make this and other easy rice recipes.