Mexican Rice
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Mexican Rice
Description
This Mexican Rice recipe starts with toasting rice in olive oil to enhance its flavor and ensure a slightly nutty taste. The rice is then cooked with tomato sauce, chicken broth, red bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt, absorbing the spices and broth for a well-rounded flavor profile. Once cooked, the bell pepper pieces are removed to leave a smooth texture.
The resulting dish has a tender, fluffy texture with a subtle tomato and mild spice presence, balancing bright and warm notes without overpowering heat. Fluffing the rice after resting helps separate the grains for a light consistency.
Garnishing with diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges adds freshness and brightness, complementing the savory rice. It serves well as a side to many Mexican or Southwest dishes.
Ingredients
For the Rice:
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 red bell pepper cored, seeded and quartered
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- tomato optional, diced tomatoes and lime wedges for garnish
- cilantro
- lime
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the rice and stir until the rice is coated in the oil. Cook for about 3-5 minutes or until the rice is toasted and lightly browned.
- Add all of the remaining ingredients, then bring the pot to a boil.
- Cover the pot and turn the heat to low; cook for 17 minutes.
- Take the pot off the heat and let it stand, covered for 5 minutes. Remove and discard bell peppers. Fluff with a fork, then serve.
- Garnish with tomatoes, cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 680mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 378mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 970IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 30.4mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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