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Mexican Rice

A flavorful and vibrant side dish made with rice, tomatoes, and spices, perfect for complementing any Mexican meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Rice Base
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Rice
  1. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  2. Stir in the rinsed rice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly toasted.
  3. Add the diced tomato and broth to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
  4. Simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can include diced bell peppers or corn in the rice mixture.

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