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Super Easy Mexican Rice (Spanish Rice)

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! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 131 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. In a large skillet (one that has a lid) over medium heat, melt butter.
  2. Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, onion powder and rice for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Whisk in tomato sauce and chicken broth.
  4. Bring a boil, then reduce to a high simmer.
  5. Cover and cook for 25 minutes (see note).
  6. 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

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

% 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.