Is Ben’s Original Ready Rice Spanish Style Rice Vegetarian?

Description
Ready-to-serve Spanish-style rice offers a savory, mildly spiced flavor with tangy and smoky notes and a moist, fluffy texture with distinct grains. Commonly used as a quick side, bowl base, or accompaniment to proteins, reviewers cite convenience and consistent texture, while some report uneven heating or preference for bolder seasoning.

Description
Ready-to-serve Spanish-style rice offers a savory, mildly spiced flavor with tangy and smoky notes and a moist, fluffy texture with distinct grains. Commonly used as a quick side, bowl base, or accompaniment to proteins, reviewers cite convenience and consistent texture, while some report uneven heating or preference for bolder seasoning.
Ingredients
WATER, PARBOILED LONG GRAIN RICE, TOMATO, GREEN BELL PEPPER; LESS THAN 2% OF: CANOLA OIL†, TOMATO POWDER, SALT, SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, ONION*, SPICES, CHILI PEPPER, GARLIC*, CITRIC ACID, PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), NATURAL FLAVORS, RICE STARCH, VITAMINS AND MINERALS [CALCIUM (CALCIUM CARBONATE), IRON (IRON PHOSPHATE), VITAMIN B3 (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID]. *DRIED. † ADDS A TRIVIAL AMOUNT OF SATURATED FAT.
What is a Vegetarian diet?
A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.