Restaurant Style Mexican Rice

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4.7

27 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    10

  • Calories

    197 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Restaurant Style Mexican Rice

Restuarant Style Mexican Rice is budget friendly, easy to prepare, family approved, and tastes just like the restaurant, if not better!!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups rice (I use long grain)
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 3 teaspoon salt
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Instructions

  1. In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium high heat.
  2. Add in the rice and cook until golden brown.
  3. Add in the chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, cumin, and black pepper.
  4. Stir to incorporate all and cover pan with lid.
  5. Reduce heat to medium low and allow to simmer for about 35-40 minutes, or until all liquid has been absorbed.
  6. Fluff rice, stir in cilantro, and serve! *Sprinkle some cheese on top for additional flavor (I used Cotija)
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 197kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 1163mg (48%) Potassium 204mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 156IU (3%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 197 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 197kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 1163mg 48%
Potassium 204mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 156IU 3%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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