Mexican Rice Recipe (Easy and Flavorful)
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4.9
Mexican Rice Recipe (Easy and Flavorful)
Description
The method begins by rinsing the rice thoroughly to remove excess starch for better texture. The rice is toasted with sautéed onions, garlic, red bell pepper, and jalapeño until the rice takes on a light golden color. This toasting step enhances the flavor and adds a subtle nuttiness.
Next, cumin and salt are incorporated alongside tomato sauce and broth, combining savory and tangy elements. The mixture simmers covered until the rice absorbs the liquid and is tender. Fluffing the rice before serving loosens the grains for a light texture. Adding chopped cilantro at the end brightens the dish with herbal notes.
This recipe allows adjustment for spiciness by omitting jalapeño or substituting with chili powder to reduce heat while keeping flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced, small
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced, small
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- kosher salt to taste
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
- cilantro optional, finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and drain the rice with a fine mesh sieve.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeno and saute for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the onions become translucent.
- Add the rice and saute until it's lightly toasted and golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Add in the cumin, salt, tomato sauce and chicken broth, then stir everything together.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer until rice is cooked all the way through, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the rice from the heat and use a fork to fluff it up.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- Omit jalapeño or replace it with chili powder to lower the heat level without losing flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 509mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 312mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 878IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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