Mexican Rice

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4.6

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    442 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Mexican Rice

Homemade restaurant style Mexican Rice is quick and easy to make at home with this simple recipe that is healthy, vegetarian and gluten free!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • 4 garlic minced, cloves
  • 2 jalapeños seeded and minced
  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies canned
  • 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin ground
  • ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
  • ¼ cup lime juice freshly squeezed

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. When the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic and jalapeno, cook for 3-4 minutes, add the rice and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, vegetable broth, kosher salt, chili powder & cumin.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer covered, 40 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  5. Remove from the heat and stir the rice.
  6. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove the lid and add the cilantro and lime juice.

Notes

  • When vegetable broth is used this recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
  • This recipe can be made with brown rice, simply add 15 minutes to the cooking time. Always check to make sure the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed before removing it from the heat.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4serving Calories 442kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 84g (28%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1312mg (55%) Potassium 338mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 800mg (16%) Vitamin C 22.1mg (25%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 442 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4serving
Calories 442kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 84g 28%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1312mg 55%
Potassium 338mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 800mg 16%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 25%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

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

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