Mexican Rice

Mexican rice is warm, savory, and perfectly fluffy. Toasted rice simmers with tomatoes, onion, and gentle spices, creating a side dish that’s simple, satisfying, and endlessly useful. It pairs beautifully with beans, vegetables, or wrapped into burritos.

This is Let’s Veg comfort that belongs on every table.

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Mexican Rice

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Mexican rice made fluffy and flavorful with tomatoes and gentle spices. A classic Let’s Veg recipe perfect as a side or base for meals.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 175

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil
• 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed and drained
• ¼ cup onion finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth or water
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp chili powder optional
• Salt to taste

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add rice and cook, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden.
3. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
4. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Stir in tomato sauce, broth, cumin, chili powder (if using), and salt.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
7. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
8. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
9. Fluff with a fork and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 372mgPotassium: 172mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 305IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use long-grain rice for best texture

Add peas or carrots for variation

Great for burritos, tacos, or bowls

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