Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice) + Video

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Resting Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    43 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    240 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice) + Video

Arroz rojo is an authentic Mexican red rice side dish that pairs well any protein. Make this rice recipe using just 6 simple ingredients!

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small white onion chopped (3/4 cup)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium carrot shredded (3/4 cup)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded and diced (See Note 2)
  • 1 cup long grain white rice rinsed, (See Note 1)
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken stock
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Instructions

  1. Heat oil over medium heat in a large saucepan or pot. Add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for a minute. Add the carrot and sauté for 2 minutes more.
  2. Add the cumin, salt, pepper, tomato paste and jalapeño. Stir and cook for 2 minutes, scraping browned bits up from the bottom. Add the rice and sauté for several minutes.
  3. Pour chicken stock into pot and stir to mix thoroughly. Bring to a boil and cover. Lower heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed.
  4. Turn off heat and allow to rest 5 minutes and then fluff with a fork and serve with lime wedges and chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • Rinsing the rice removes some of the starch, which prevents it from becoming clumpy.
  • Diced jalapeño is included in the recipe, but was omitted from the dish in the photos because I didn't have one on hand.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 240kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 831mg (35%) Potassium 368mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2719IU (54%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 240kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 831mg 35%
Potassium 368mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 2719IU 54%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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