Super Easy Mexican Rice (Spanish Rice)
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Super Easy Mexican Rice (Spanish Rice)
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Easy Mexican Rice is that perfect side dish you'll want to make again and again. Buttery rice meets south-of-the-border spices meets tomatoey goodness all in one dish for easy clean up!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large skillet (one that has a lid) over medium heat, melt butter.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, onion powder and rice for 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk in tomato sauce and chicken broth.
- Bring a boil, then reduce to a high simmer.
- Cover and cook for 25 minutes (see note).
- Uncover, fluff with a fork, and serve.
Notes
- *Vegetarian option: sub vegetable broth for the chicken broth
- *When simmering the rice - if you are not using a good nonstick pan, be sure to give it a stir every 5-10 minutes to keep it from sticking to the bottom of your pan.
- *When simmering the rice - if you are not using a good nonstick pan, be sure to give it a stir every 5-10 minutes to keep it from sticking to the bottom of your pan.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
689mg
(29%)
Potassium
241mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
227IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 689mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 227IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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