Description
This Easy Mexican Rice recipe is a flavorful and vibrant side dish that pairs perfectly with your favorite Mexican-inspired meals. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can enjoy delicious homemade Mexican rice in no time. Whether you’re serving it alongside tacos, burritos, or as a standalone dish, this recipe is sure to be a hit at your table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional:
- 1/4 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables
- Chopped fresh cilantro or lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Cook the rice: Add the rice and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly golden, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the onion and garlic, sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add liquids and spices: Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Add optional vegetables: If using peas or mixed vegetables, stir in during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Rest and fluff: Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Garnish: Garnish with cilantro or lime wedges as desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- You can customize with additional ingredients like diced tomatoes, corn, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
