Best Easy Mexican Rice

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Best Easy Mexican Rice

This Mexican Rice is super easy, flavorful, tender, and fluffy all at the same time. Only a few ingredients and 25 minutes of cooking time is all it takes. No peeking while the rice cooks. Perfect accompaniment to all your favorite Mexican dishes.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 TB olive or canola oil
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked long grain white rice
  • 1 cup chunky salsa spice level is up to you
  • 2 cups regular chicken broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
  • fresh slices of lime for garnish
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Instructions

  1. In a large pan (or pot) heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, stirring and cooking until tender but not burnt. Add rice and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in salsa and mix well. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until liquid has been fully absorbed. Do not lift cover. Turn heat off and let rice rest, covered, for 15 minutes.
  2. Uncover, fluff with fork, and add salt/pepper to taste. Serve with cilantro and lime.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 578mg (24%) Potassium 201mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 210IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 255kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 578mg 24%
Potassium 201mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 210IU 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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