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Authentic Mexican Rice

A flavorful and easy-to-prepare side dish that complements a variety of main courses.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 Cup Long Grain Rice (rinsed well and set aside to drain)
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 2 Roma Tomatoes (cut in half)
  • ¼ Medium White Onion
  • 2 Garlic Cloves (whole)
  • ¼ cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth (or use Chicken Bouillon and water)
  • ¼ tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer under cold water for about 30 seconds to remove excess starch. Set aside to drain thoroughly.
  2. In a blender, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, chicken bouillon and water (or chicken broth). Blend until smooth. You should have about 1.5 cups of liquid for every cup of rice. Adjust with extra water or broth if necessary.
  3. In a pot with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the drained rice and stir continuously to toast the rice until it turns lightly brown.
  4. Carefully pour in the blended sauce (it may splatter) and stir well. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the rice simmer with the lid on for 12 minutes.
  5. After 12 minutes, remove the pot from the heat but keep the lid on for an additional 10 minutes. Finally, fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

Notes

For a colorful variation, consider adding diced bell peppers, peas, or corn during the last few minutes of cooking.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Mexican Rice, Side Dish, Easy Recipe, Vegetarian Rice