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mexican rice

Mexican Rice

Our Mexican rice is a flavorful side dish made with fluffy, aromatic rice cooked in a savory tomato-based broth creating a delightful complement to a variety of Mexican dishes.
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CourseSide Dish
CuisineMexican
KeywordRice
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
resting time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings5
Calories206kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken stock (hot)
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup diced white or yellow onion
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1/2 cup blended fresh tomato

Instructions

  • In a sauté pan, add vegetable oil, rice, onion, and jalapeno and cook at medium high heat until rice starts to brown.
    Rice, Onion, and Jalapeno
  • Add the blended tomato, hot chicken stock and pepper; stir to combine.
    Rice
  • Taste the liquid and season with salt as needed. Bring liquid to boil, cover pan, and reduce the temperature to lowest setting. Cook until all liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes.
    Rice
  • Turn off and let sit covered for 10 minutes before serving. 

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg