Easy and Delicious Mexican Rice
Transform your mealtime with this Easy and Delicious Mexican Rice, a flavorful side dish perfect for pairing with your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes. Made with fluffy long-grain white rice toasted to perfection in vegetable oil, this recipe brings bold flavor with aromatic sautéed onion and garlic, a rich tomato-based broth, and a tantalizing blend of cumin and chili powder. Cooked to tender, fluffy perfection in under 30 minutes, this Mexican rice is a crowd-pleaser that’s customizable with optional diced tomatoes and fresh cilantro for a punch of freshness. Whether you're hosting taco night or elevating a weeknight dinner, this vibrant and versatile dish adds a touch of authentic flair to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 cup tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain it well.
Add the rinsed rice to the skillet and sauté, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly golden, about 5-7 minutes.
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is softened and fragrant.
Stir in the chicken broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (if using), cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid.
Simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed.
Remove the skillet from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired.
Serve hot as a side dish to your favorite Mexican recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 930 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 333 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
