How To Make Simple Mexican Rice Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
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Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
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Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the saucepan and cook until onion is translucent.
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Stir in the cumin, chili powder, paprika, and salt and cook for an additional minute.
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Add the rice to the saucepan and stir until evenly coated with the spices.
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Pour in the chicken broth and tomato sauce. Give everything a good stir.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
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Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
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Optional: Add frozen peas to the rice during the last 5 minutes of cooking, stirring to combine.
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Remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
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Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Calories : 180kcal
- Total Fat : 4g
- Saturated Fat : 0.5g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 530mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 32g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 3g
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