Mexican Rice 2.0
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4.4
21 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
128 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Mexican Rice 2.0
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Here's an easy recipe that will bring some variety to your rice routine. Adding tomatillos gives you a vibrant, delicious batch of Mexican Rice.
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Ingredients
- 2 roma tomatoes
- 3 tomatillos
- 1/2 small onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 Jalapeño
- 10-20 sprigs cilantro (optional)
- pinch of cumin (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 cup stock
- olive oil
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Instructions
- Start by de-husking the tomatillos. Give both the tomatillos and tomatoes a good rinse. I usually cut out the stems knowing that any juices leftover in the roasting pan will go into the blender.
- Roast the tomatoes and tomatillos in the oven (400F) for 20 minutes or until you need them.
- Prep the other ingredients and give the cilantro a good rinse. I usually twist off and discard the bottom, thicker portion of the stems, but use the upper stems that hold the leaves together.
- Add a glug of oil to a saucepan along with 1 cup white rice. Saute over medium heat until the rice is turning golden brown, stirring regularly.
- Add the roasted tomatoes and tomatillos to the blender along with the 1/2 onion, 1/2 jalapeno, 1 peeled garlic clove, and half of the cilantro (optional). Combine and take a taste, adding more jalapeno if you want more heat. Note: I usually add half of the cilantro to the blender and chop up the other half to add to the cooked rice.
- Add the blender mixture to the rice (once it's turning golden brown) and cook for a minute or so. Add 1 cup stock and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and let cook until all the water is absorbed.
- Once cooked give it a good stir and take a taste for seasoning, adding more salt if necessary. Cover and let sit in its own steam for a few minutes before serving. You can optionally add the other half of the cilantro (finely chopped) to the rice before serving.
- Serve immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
128kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Sodium
353mg
(15%)
Potassium
143mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
275IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
5.7mg
(6%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.7mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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