Rice with Jalapenos
Spice up your side dish game with this vibrant Rice with Jalapeños recipe that combines fluffy long-grain white rice with bold flavors in every bite! Perfectly spiced with fresh jalapeños—adjustable for your desired heat level—along with aromatic garlic, onion, and a touch of earthy cumin, this dish is far from ordinary. Toasting the rice ensures a nutty, fragrant base, while simmering it with flavorful seasonings creates a tantalizing balance of smoky spice and savory goodness. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and herbal zest, and pair it with grilled meats, tacos, or vegetarian mains for a crowd-pleasing side. Ready in under 35 minutes, this easy recipe is designed to impress while keeping things simple. Ideal keywords: spicy rice, jalapeño rice recipe, flavorful rice dish, Tex-Mex side dish, easy rice recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 whole jalapeños
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 small onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from being too sticky.
Finely dice the jalapeños (remove seeds and membranes if you prefer less heat), mince the garlic cloves, and finely chop the small onion.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and diced jalapeños, and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the rice to the saucepan and stir well to coat it evenly with the oil and aromatics. Toast the rice for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Add the water, salt, ground cumin, and black pepper. Stir everything together and bring to a boil.
Once the water reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the water is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for another 5 minutes to allow the rice to finish steaming.
Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
601 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2385 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 542 mg | 12% | |
*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.
