How To Make Mexican Rice
A flavorful and aromatic rice dish with a hint of spice.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
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Add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Sauté until softened.
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Add the rice to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted.
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Stir in the diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt.
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Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.
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Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 215kcal
- Total Fat : 4g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 416mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 41g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 4g
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