The Ultimate Mexican Rice Recipe
A flavor-packed Mexican rice dish that transforms meals and creates cherished memories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Tbsp Cooking Oil
- 1 Cup White Rice
- 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
- ½ Tsp Salt
- ½ Tsp Cumin
- ½ Cup Tomato Sauce
- 14 oz Chicken Broth
- 3 Tbsp Cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the cooking oil. Wait until it shimmers, but isn’t smoking.
- Toast the Rice: Add the white rice to the pan, stirring to coat each grain with oil. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the rice is lightly golden brown.
- Add Garlic and Spices: Toss in the minced garlic, salt, and cumin. Stir continuously for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Pour in Tomato Sauce and Broth: Carefully pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth, stirring to mix everything well.
- Bring to a Boil: Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Cover and Simmer: Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and let it cook for about 18-20 minutes.
- Fluff the Rice: After 20 minutes, remove the pot from heat, but keep it covered for another 5 minutes. Then, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork, mixing in the cilantro.
Notes
Serve warm garnished with cilantro and a wedge of lime. Pairs well with grilled chicken or shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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