Original Mexican Rice
Bring authentic Mexican flavor to your table with this vibrant and flavor-packed Original Mexican Rice recipe! Made with perfectly toasted long-grain white rice, aromatic garlic and onion, and a savory blend of tomato sauce, chicken broth, and warm spices like cumin and chili powder, this dish is a true taste of traditional Mexican cuisine. The addition of tender carrots and sweet peas adds delightful texture and a pop of color, while the optional garnish of fresh cilantro provides a bold, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy one-pan recipe is the perfect side dish to tacos, enchiladas, or grilled meats and will quickly become a family favorite. Don’t forget to serve it warm and fluff it to perfection for that irresistibly fluffy and flavorful bite every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 0.5 cup peas, frozen or fresh
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the rice to the pan. Stir constantly for 5-7 minutes, or until the rice turns golden brown and starts to smell toasty.
Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the rice. Continue to stir for another 2 minutes, until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth. Stir gently to combine, ensuring no rice is stuck to the bottom of the pan.
Add the diced carrot, peas, cumin powder, chili powder, and salt. Mix well to distribute the vegetables and spices evenly.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid.
Let the rice simmer for 20 minutes without lifting the lid, allowing the liquid to absorb completely.
After 20 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to finish steaming.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve warm as a side dish, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
754 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.4 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3855 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.2 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1183 mg | 25% | |
*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.
