Delicious Mexican Rice: 5 Easy Steps to Perfection
A quick and flavorful side dish featuring fluffy rice infused with spices and diced tomatoes, perfect for taco night or family meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the rice and cook for an additional 2 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice), broth, cumin, chili powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://bakerslider.com/mexican-rice/