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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
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 175
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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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