Authentic Mexican Rice
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Authentic Mexican Rice
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This Authentic Mexican Rice is super easy to make and goes perfectly with any Mexican meal!
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Ingredients
- 2 vine ripened tomatoes
- 1 white onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 Jalapeño
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup oil
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 lime for serving
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeño, and tomato sauce in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Set a heavy bottomed pot over medium high heat, add in the oil and rice. Continue to cook, stirring frequently until the rice is golden and toasted.
- Add in the tomato puree, broth, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer and cover. Cook 20 minutes then turn off the heat, let it sit for 10 minutes before uncovering. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Sodium
550mg
(23%)
Potassium
224mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
310IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
12.5mg
(14%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 310IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 12.5mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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75 reviews
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