Easy Vegan Mexican Rice
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4.9
Easy Vegan Mexican Rice
Description
This recipe begins by sautéing diced onion and minced garlic with uncooked rice in vegetable oil until the rice attains a golden hue, which gives a subtle nutty flavor and prevents stickiness. Tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and vegetable broth are then added. The mixture is brought to a boil, covered, and simmered without disturbance to ensure even cooking and steaming.
The finished rice is tender yet fluffy, carrying gentle tomato and savory undertones. The sautéing step deepens the flavor beyond plain steamed rice and the garlic and onion add aromatics.
This Mexican rice can be served alongside beans, grilled vegetables, or other dishes where a flavorful rice side is desired without meat or dairy components.
Rinsing the rice beforehand reduces starch for better fluffiness, and scraping the pan when adding broth helps incorporate fond flavor and prevents burning. The lid must stay closed during simmering to maintain proper cooking conditions.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ yellow onion diced small, medium
- 3 large garlic minced, cloves
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 tomato sauce 8-ounce can
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 ¾ cups vegetable broth or no-chicken broth
- black pepper freshly ground, sprinkle
Instructions
- In a medium pan with a lid, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and uncooked rice and saute until the rice turns golden, stirring regularly, for about 4 to 5 minutes. When some of the grains of rice begin to turn a golden brown, move on to the next step.
- Add the tomato sauce, salt, no chicken broth, and pepper, and stir.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, cover the pan with a lid, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes. Once you cover the rice, do not remove the lid.
- Remove from heat and fluff the rice.
Notes
- Sautéing the rice before simmering adds nuttiness and reduces stickiness.
- Rinse the rice before cooking to remove excess starch for a fluffier result.
- Scrape up browned bits from the pan while adding broth to enhance flavor and prevent burning.
- Keep the lid on throughout simmering to ensure proper steaming and cooking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4- 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 82g | 27% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1737mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 715IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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