Taco Rice Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
263 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
North American
Taco Rice Recipe
Description
Taco Rice Recipe blends basmati rice with the fragrant taste of taco seasoning, cooked alongside sautéed onions and garlic for depth. The addition of corn introduces a subtle sweetness and texture contrast. After simmering in chicken stock, the rice absorbs the spicy and aromatic flavors well.
The texture is fluffy but enriched with the moistness from the stock and vegetables, accented by the fresh chopped cilantro and a splash of lime juice that lend a lively citrus brightness to the dish.
This rice works well as a versatile side dish for Mexican-inspired meals or as a base to add grilled meats or beans for a complete meal. It’s practical for batch cooking and serves well warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 medium onion minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 ¼ cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 1 cup corn thawed, frozen
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup lime juice
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until it is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the basmati rice and taco seasoning and stir for 2 minutes, until the seasoning is fragrant.
- Add the stock, corn, and salt and stir the pot one more time. Bring the pot to a boil then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 12 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit with the lid on for 10 minutes.
- Stir the cilantro and lime juice into the rice and serve right away.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 = ¾ cup | |
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 589mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 177IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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