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Mexican Rice Recipe
This Mexican rice recipe is easy to make, packed with flavor with toasted rice, tomato, chilies and spices, the perfect side dish for your favorite meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 337 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1-2 Jalapeno peppers chopped (optional - use serrano for spicier)
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes chopped (or use a 15-ounce can tomatoes, drained - I prefer fire-roasted tomatoes)
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1.5 cups long grain or medium grain rice rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth warmed
- Chopped cilantro for serving
EXTRAS
- 1/2 cup frozen corn thawed
- 1/2 cup frozen peas thawed
Instructions
- Add the chicken broth to a small pot and heat to warm it.
- To a food processor or blender, add the tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, garlic, Mexican oregano, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Puree until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat and add the rice. Cook 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is lightly toasted and golden brown.
- Stir in the pureed tomatoes-chili mixture and cook 2-3 minutes to let the flavors bloom.
- Stir in the chicken broth and optional extras (peas, corn). Bring the rice to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Cook, covered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice absorbs all of the liquid. Do not stir while cooking. If the rice gets too dry, add a few tablespoons of extra chicken broth or water.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve.
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Notes
- Spice It Up. For a spicier version, use hotter chilies and add chili powder to your mix of seasonings. Also, hot sauce is a great addition.
- Other Seasonings. Consider adding 1 teaspoon achiote powder (or ground achiote) for additional red color. Other popular spices are turmeric, cayenne, and other herbs.
Nutrition Information
Calories
337kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
46mg
(2%)
Potassium
505mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
705IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 705IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.