Description
This Easy Mexican Rice recipe is a flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with your favorite Mexican meals. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can enjoy delicious homemade rice in no time.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional:
- ½ cup frozen peas and carrots
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Toast Rice: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat vegetable oil. Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Saute Aromatics: Add garlic and onion, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Finish and Garnish: If using peas and carrots, stir them in during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a diced jalapeño with the onion and garlic.
- You can substitute vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Leftovers reheat well on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
