Mexican Rice
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4.6
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Mexican Rice
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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
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 jalapeños seeded and minced
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
- ¼ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 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.
- Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, vegetable broth, kosher salt, chili powder & cumin.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer covered, 40 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Remove from the heat and stir the rice.
- Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
- 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
(10%)
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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