Name: Mexican Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1/8 cup oil; 2 cups long grain rice; 4 cups chicken broth; 8 oz tomato sauce; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder ((or to taste)); 1/4 teaspoon cumin ((or to taste)); 2 tablespoons cilantro ((diced)); 2 limes

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This Mexican Rice makes the BEST side dish recipe for your Mexican inspired dinners.

Easy Mexican Rice

Mexican inspired food is my all time favorite and it's on our menu a lot. I love serving this recipe as a side dish. It's so easy to make and it taste amazing.

Mexican rice also called Spanish Rice originated in Veracruz. This recipe is my simple version that I love to make at home and how my family enjoys it best.

How to make Mexican Rice:

Step one: Get started by heating your oil in a medium saucepan. Over medium heat add rice and toast until just golden brown.

TIP: You want to make sure to use a big enough pan for all ingredients and roll for the rice to expand.

Step two: Next carefully add in chicken broth, tomato sauce, garlic powder, and cumin.

Step three: Now you want to bring this to a boil then reduce heat and cover. Allow to simmer for 25-35 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a work.

Step four: Last mix in diced cilantro and lime juice. If you dislike cilantro you can skip that part. Fluff again then serve.

FAQ and Tips:

Can I use another type of rice? I prefer long grain rice but you can use a standard short grain rice in it's place. The rice could be more sticky but will still taste great.

Can I freeze this rice? Yes, you can definitely freeze this recipe. Once it's ready allow it to cool completely. Then place it in freezer bags and into the freezer for 3-6 months.

When you are ready to eat place your bag of rice in the fridge to thaw. To warm it just place it in the microwave for a few minutes.

Mexican Inspired Recipes:

Here are some of my favorite recipes to serve with this Mexican Rice.

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Mexican Rice

Jennie Duncan

This Mexican Rice makes the BEST side dish recipe for your Mexican inspired dinners.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Side, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Mexican

Servings servings

Calories 218 kcal

Ingredients

⅛ cup oil
2 cups long grain rice
4 cups chicken broth
8 oz tomato sauce
¼ teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon cumin (or to taste)
2 tablespoons cilantro (diced)
2 limes

Instructions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Over medium heat add rice and toast until just golden brown.
Carefully add in chicken broth, tomato sauce, garlic powder, and cumin.
Bring to a boil then reduce heat and cover. Allow to simmer for 25-35 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a work.
Mix in diced cilantro and lime juice. Fluff again then serve.

Notes

Can I use another type of rice? I prefer long grain rice but you can use a standard short grain rice in it's place. The rice could be more sticky but will still taste great.

Can I freeze this rice? Yes, you can definitely freeze this recipe. Once it's ready allow it to cool completely. Then place it in freezer bags and into the freezer for 3-6 months.

When you are ready to eat place your bag of rice in the fridge to thaw. To warm it just place it in the microwave for a few minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 581mgPotassium: 261mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 141IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Mexican Rice

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