Description
This Homemade Mexican Rice recipe is a flavorful and aromatic side dish that pairs perfectly with your favorite Mexican entrees. With a perfect balance of spices and vegetables, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce or pureed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced carrots (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Sauté Ingredients: In a large skillet or saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the rice and cook until golden. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add Liquid and Spices: Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered until rice is tender.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from heat, let rest covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, stir in peas and carrots if desired. Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- To add heat, include diced jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
