Andy’s Homemade Mexican Rice
A flavorful and fluffy Mexican rice recipe that elevates any meal with savory garlic and zesty tomato notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Knorr Chicken Bouillon Powder
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water for about 3-4 minutes until it runs clear.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about a minute until fragrant.
- Toast the rinsed rice in the pot for about 3-4 minutes until slightly golden.
- Add 4 cups of water, tomato paste, and Knorr chicken bouillon to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- Let the rice rest for 5 minutes off the heat.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
Taste as you go and adjust seasonings if needed. For added flavor, consider mixing in chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Mexican rice, homemade rice, side dish, vegetarian, flavorful rice