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Mexican Rice Recipe
Mexican Rice is a golden, fluffy side made by toasting long-grain white rice in oil, then cooking it with tomato sauce, vegetable stock, and seasonings. The rice absorbs the flavorful liquid while simmering until tender, resulting in a savory, slightly spiced dish garnished with fresh cilantro, diced tomato, and lime wedges.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
227 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227
% 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.