Easy Homemade Mexican Rice (or Spanish Rice)
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4.5
Easy Homemade Mexican Rice (or Spanish Rice)
Description
This Easy Homemade Mexican Rice recipe features long grain white rice sautéed with chopped onions and jalapeño until softened, then browned slightly before adding diced tomatoes with liquid, chilies, red salsa, chicken broth, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cooking the rice covered over low heat allows it to absorb the flavorful tomato broth, while the cumin adds a warm earthiness. The jalapeño provides mild heat, balanced by the savory components. After simmering 20 minutes, the rice is fluffy and well infused with the combined flavors. This rice serves as a classic side for Mexican dishes such as tacos or enchiladas and can be easily modified with the variety of interchangeable ingredients. Notably, the recipe advises against draining the tomatoes to maintain the liquid needed for moist rice.
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 1/2 onion , chopped
- 1 jalapeño , seeded and diced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 (10-ounce can) diced tomatoes with liquid
- 1 (10-ounce can) chilies with liquid
- 1 cup (8-ounces) red salsa
- 2 cups chicken broth reduced-sodium, or vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven over medium-low heat, add oil, chopped onions, and jalapenos. Cook until softened. Then add minced garlic and cook for one minute.
- Add the uncooked long-grain white rice to the pan and brown the rice with the onions for about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes and chilies.
- Add the salsa, chicken broth, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Bring the rice to a boil and then lower the heat to low heat, cover, and let the rice simmer for 20 minutes. The rice will absorb the broth while it cooks.
- Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Transfer the rice to a serving dish. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use finely chopped onions and preheat oil before adding them to ensure proper softening without browning.
- Adjust rice type and liquid amounts based on package instructions, as alternative rice varieties may require changes in cooking time.
- Keep the pot covered during cooking to prevent the liquid from evaporating prematurely, which can dry out the rice.
- The juices from the diced tomatoes and chilies should not be drained, as they contribute essential moisture and flavor to the rice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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