Mexican Brown Rice

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    50 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    272 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Mexican Brown Rice

A healthier version of a takeout staple.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups brown rice uncooked
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 4 cups vegetable broth low-sodium
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the brown rice to the skillet, stirring until evenly coated, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Mix in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in the tomato sauce, vegetable broth, and cumin, stirring to combine.
  5. Increase the heat to high, cover with a lid, and bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 272kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 197mg (8%) Potassium 298mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 179IU (4%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 272kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 197mg 8%
Potassium 298mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 179IU 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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