Description
Learn how to make delicious Homemade Mexican Rice at home with this easy recipe. Perfectly cooked rice infused with Mexican flavors makes a great side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Cook the rice: Add rice and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Adding flavors: Stir in onion, garlic, tomato sauce, broth, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Rest and fluff: Remove from heat, let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Add peas and cilantro if desired.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth.
- Feel free to add diced carrots or corn for extra flavor.
- Leftovers are versatile for burrito bowls or taco fillings.
- 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: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
