Mexican Rice Recipe
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Mexican Rice Recipe
Description
The Mexican Rice Recipe begins with gently browning long-grain white rice in cooking oil until golden, which adds a toasted aroma and prevents mushiness. Tomato sauce and vegetable stock are combined with garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create a subtly spiced cooking liquid that infuses the rice with color and flavor during simmering.
Simmered covered for 15 to 25 minutes until the liquid is absorbed, the rice becomes tender with a vibrant, slightly tangy tomato foundation accented by warming cumin and fresh garlic. Finished with chopped cilantro, diced tomato, and lime wedges, it offers brightness and a fresh contrast to the heartier cooked grains. This rice can accompany a variety of Mexican-inspired meals or serve as a flavorful base for other dishes.
Note that liquid amounts may vary by rice type; adjusting vegetable stock quantity according to rice package instructions ensures proper cooking.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- cilantro for garnish, tomato diced, lime in wedges
- tomato
- lime
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the rice and gently stir for about 8-10 minutes until the rice starts to brown and looks golden in color.
- Add the tomato sauce, vegetable stock, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper to the skillet. Give the mixture a stir.
- Cover and bring to a simmer for 15-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of vegetable stock depending on the rice type; some require 2 cups of liquid per cup of rice, others 1.5 cups.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, diced tomato, and lime wedges to enhance the flavor and presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 576mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 310IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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