Mexican Rice Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
133 kcal
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mexican Rice Recipe
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Up your rice game! This easy, tasty Mexican Rice Recipe is amazing with Mexican or Tex-Mex meals and more.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- Pinch of chili powder
- Pinch of cumin
- 1/4 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer under running water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, then add the rice. Cook the rice, stirring frequently, until the rice is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low, then add the onion and garlic. Pour in the tomato sauce, and water. Season with bouillon, chili powder, and cumin then turn the heat back to medium-high.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover with a lid. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the water is completely absorbed.
- Turn off the heat, add the frozen peas, cover and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Enjoy your homemade Mexican rice!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
133kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
0.1mg
(0%)
Sodium
160mg
(7%)
Potassium
99mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
102IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 102IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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