Mexican Rice Side Dish
Bring vibrant flavors to your table with this authentic Mexican Rice Side Dish, a perfect complement to your favorite Mexican-inspired meals. Featuring fragrant long-grain white rice toasted to golden perfection, this dish packs bold flavor with a savory blend of tomato sauce, chicken broth, garlic, and warming spices like cumin and chili powder. Tender peas, diced carrots, and an optional sprinkle of fresh cilantro add a pop of color and freshness to every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy and versatile recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing accompaniment to tacos, enchiladas, or grilled meats.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup, finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 0.5 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.25 cup frozen peas
- 0.25 cup, diced carrot
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional) fresh cilantro
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain thoroughly.
Add the rice to the saucepan and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice turns golden brown.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the saucepan and cook for 2 minutes, stirring to combine, until the onion is softened and fragrant.
Stir in the tomato sauce, chicken broth, salt, cumin, and chili powder. Mix well to incorporate all the flavors.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, add the peas and diced carrots to the saucepan. Stir gently to combine, then cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender, and the rice is fully cooked.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes to absorb any remaining liquid.
Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
670 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.4 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3683 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.2 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 924 mg | 20% | |
*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.
