Description
This Mexican Rice Recipe is an easy and flavorful dish that elevates any meal with its vibrant colors and delightful taste. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this rice combines fresh vegetables and aromatic spices for an irresistible side dish. In just 30 minutes, you can transform plain rice into a delicious accompaniment to grilled chicken or a filling for tacos. Customizable to suit your taste, it’s packed with nutrients while remaining low in calories. Whether you’re serving it at home or bringing it to a potluck, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small jalapeno (seeded and finely diced)
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- kosher salt (to taste)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- Optional: finely chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear.
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion, minced garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeno for 1-2 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Add the washed rice and toast it for about 2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Stir in cumin, salt, tomato sauce, and broth. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is cooked.
- Remove from heat and fluff with a fork before serving. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg