Quick Mexican Brown Rice
User Reviews
4.8
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
5 Servings
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Calories
200 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
South American, Mexican
Quick Mexican Brown Rice
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This Quick Mexican Brown Rice is the perfect side dish that goes with everything from tacos, enchiladas, refried beans –you name it!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups brown rice if frozen, heated, cooked
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ onion finely diced, medium
- 2 plum tomato small dice, medium
- 1 jalapeño (seeds and membrane removed, minced)
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 5 lime for serving, wedges
- cilantro optional, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the cooked rice. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onions, tomatoes and jalapeno and sauté until just tender, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add the tomato paste, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper. Stir to evenly coat the vegetables. Add the cooked rice, stir, and cook for 1 minute or until heated through. Serve with cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
3/4 cup
Calories
200kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3.5g
(5%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
234mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3/4 cup | |
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3.5g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 234mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
48 reviews
Excellent
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