5 from 2 votes
Mexican Rice
Mexican Rice is the perfect side dish to serve with all of your Mexican Recipes. It is a tomato base rice that is easy to make with simple spices.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
256 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 onion finely chopped, medium
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 diced tomatoes 14.5 oz can, undrained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the drained rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the grains with the oil. Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly toasted and golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the can of undrained diced tomatoes, chicken broth, ground cumin, dried oregano, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice stand, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in the chopped fresh cilantro, and serve hot.
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Notes
- Rinsing the rice before cooking helps remove excess starch, which can make the rice sticky or clumpy. Be sure to drain the rice well after rinsing.
- Letting the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes after cooking allows it to steam and become fluffy without becoming overcooked or mushy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
655mg
(27%)
Potassium
294mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
196IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 655mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 196IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.