Easy Mexican Rice
Bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your table with this Quick and Easy Mexican Rice recipe! Perfectly golden long-grain white rice is sautéed in vegetable oil with aromatic onions and garlic, then simmered to tender perfection in a zesty blend of tomato sauce, chicken broth, and warm spices like cumin and chili powder. Bright pops of color from a mix of peas and carrots add a hearty touch, while optional fresh cilantro makes for a flavorful garnish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this delicious one-pot side dish pairs beautifully with your favorite Mexican mains, from tacos to enchiladas. Whether you’re hosting taco night or meal prepping for the week, this Mexican rice is a foolproof crowd-pleaser that’s as simple as it is satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium-sized pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
Add the rice and cook, stirring frequently, until it starts to turn golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Pour in the tomato sauce, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Allow the rice to simmer for about 15 minutes without uncovering the pot.
After 15 minutes, gently stir in the peas and carrots mix, and continue cooking covered for an additional 5 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
Remove the rice from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
693 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.0 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2672 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.5 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.8 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 851 mg | 18% | |
*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.
