How To Make Mexican Red Rice Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion becomes translucent.
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Add the diced tomatoes, cumin powder, and chili powder to the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the tomatoes start to soften.
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Stir in the rice and coat it well with the tomato mixture. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the rice starts to lightly toast.
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Pour in the chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
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Remove from heat and let the rice rest for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 190kcal
- Total Fat : 4g
- Saturated Fat : 0g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 820mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 36g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 4g
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