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Check out our favorite rice recipes that are perfect for any day of the week. We cover the basics such as white rice and brown rice but also have weeknight inspirations such as one pan rice and chicken recipes and many side dishes to choose from! Here is a recipe for Mexican rice aka Arroz Rojo. Check out all the other recipes above.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 337 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup long grain rice
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
Instructions
- Rinse the rice a few times to get rid of the excess starch.
- Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Saute the rice for 5 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Add the garlic, salt, cumin and chili powder. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce, chicken bouillon powder and 3 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes .
- Uncover and cook until the water is fully evaporated.
- Turn the heat off and cover with a lid. Let the rice sit for 10 minutes. Fluff it with a fork and serve as a side dish.
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Notes
- It's best to rinse long rain rice a few times to get rid of the excess starch.
- Store leftovers rice in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat in a pan or saucepan with a few tablespoons of water.
- You can make this dish with long grain brown rice. However, cooking time will be longer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
337kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
864mg
(36%)
Potassium
268mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
286IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 864mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 286IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.