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Examples of Spanish rice in a Sentence
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If your local grocery store doesn’t carry Spanish rice, check an international market or buy it online.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
The menu changes weekly and customer favorites for traditional meal kits include General Tso’s tofu with quinoa and broccoli and smoky portobello tacos with jalapeño cashew sauce and Spanish rice.
—Amy Fischer M.s., R.d., Good Housekeeping, 9 Nov. 2022
People shared flautas, Spanish rice and beans and a Polish soup while a man played the guitar and another sang in Spanish.
—Stephanie Casanova, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2022
Chefs from San Antonio, Mexico and across the U.S. will compete to produce the best version of the classic Spanish rice dish.
—Austin Taylor, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Mar. 2022
This highly spoonable auburn elixir is served with a cup of Spanish rice and pillowy homemade tortillas.
—Joanna O'Leary, Chron, 15 Oct. 2021
Perez said 21 food trucks will sell tacos, tamales, tres leches cake, guacamole, carne aside, burritos, nachos, flautas, street corn, empanadas, Spanish rice, cemita, quesadillas, flan and other Mexican goodies, including vegetarian and vegan options.
—Susan Dunne, courant.com, 28 July 2021
Tomato juice is particularly popular in Spanish rice.
—Laura Wheatman Hill, chicagotribune.com, 18 Mar. 2021
Paella, a Spanish rice dish that allows for a fun gathering where cooking is the center of attention.
—Anne Nickoloff, cleveland, 10 July 2020
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Word History
First Known Use
1928, in the meaning defined above
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“Spanish rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Spanish%20rice. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
Spanish rice
noun
: rice cooked with onions, green peppers, and tomatoes
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