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Easy Mexican Rice

Easy Mexican Rice

This Easy Mexican Rice is a vibrant, one-pot meal that can be served as a side dish or a vegetarian main course. It is ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 1 1/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce I like Goya®
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots optional, for added color and nutrients
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a saucepan, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  • Toast the rinsed rice for 2 minutes.
  • Pour in broth and tomato sauce, add cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
  • Let the rice rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  • Stir in frozen peas and carrots, warm through, and garnish with cilantro before serving.

Notes

For extra fluffy grains, rinse rice and let it rest covered after cooking. Adjust broth amount for different rice types. Leftovers taste great the next day as flavors meld.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal
Keyword Arroz Rojo, Budget-friendly, Mexican Rice, One-Pot Meal, Vegetarian
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