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Mexican Rice Recipe (Easy and Flavorful)

This easy Mexican rice recipe turns your basic white rice into a vibrant and flavorful side dish, perfect for pairing with tacos, enchiladas, or grilled veggies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small jalapeno seeded and finely diced
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
  • cilantro finely chopped for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Thoroughly wash and drain the rice with a fine mesh sieve to remove excess starch.
  2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until the onions become translucent.
  3. Add the rice to the pan and sauté until it's lightly toasted and golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add in the cumin, salt, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Stir everything together until well combined.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the rice is cooked through—about 15 minutes.
  6. Remove the rice from heat once it's cooked through. Use a fork to fluff it up gently.
  7. Garnish with finely chopped cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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