Mexican Rice Recipe
This vibrant and flavorful Mexican Rice is the perfect side dish to accompany beans, tacos, or any Mexican main course. The rice is flavored with tomatoes, onions, and a mix of spices, making it both colorful and delicious.
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How to Make Mexican Rice
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add rice and stir continuously until lightly browned.
- 3
Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until onion becomes translucent.
- 4
Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth into the skillet.
- 5
Add chopped carrots, peas, and corn.
- 6
Season with salt, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- 8
Cover and simmer until the rice is cooked and all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- 9
Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- 10
Fluff with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Mexican Rice Ingredients List
- vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
- uncooked long-grain rice (1 cup)
- onion (1 medium)
- garlic (2 cloves)
- tomato sauce (1 cup)
- chicken broth or vegetable broth (2 cups)
- carrot (1 large)
- peas (1/2 cup)
- corn (1/2 cup)
- salt (1 teaspoon)
- ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
- chili powder (1/2 teaspoon)
- black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
- fresh cilantro (for garnish)
