Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice Recipe
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15 reviews
Excellent
Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice Recipe
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Having lived in Texas my entire life and tasted some of the best Mexican rice, I always turn to this Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice for re-creating that authentic flavor at home. It’s so easy to make with just three key steps.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ white onion finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro optional
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Instructions
- Add rice to a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water for 1-2 minutes, or until water runs clear.
- Heat the avocado oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until translucent. Add the garlic and continue cooking for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Add the rice, broth, tomato sauce, frozen peas and carrots, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and turn heat to high. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 25-28 minutes, or until rice is tender. Allow to sit, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and serve with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Rice. Make sure to use long-grain white rice and rinse it really well to prevent clumping.
- Storage. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Reheat in the microwave with a teaspoon of water in 30- second intervals.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
190kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
565mg
(24%)
Potassium
253mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2072IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 565mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2072IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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