Mexican Rice Recipe (Easy and Flavorful)
Elevate your meals with this Easy and Flavorful Mexican Rice Recipe. This vibrant side dish combines simple ingredients to create a deliciously colorful addition to any dining table. With its rich blend of spices, fresh vegetables, and zesty tomato sauce, this rice is not just easy to prepare but also versatile enough to complement grilled chicken, tacos, or even burrito bowls. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe invites you to customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins. Whether you’re an experienced cook or a beginner, you’ll find this recipe straightforward and rewarding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small jalapeno (seeded and finely diced)
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- kosher salt (to taste)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- Finely chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Wash the rice in a fine mesh sieve to remove excess starch.
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion, minced garlic, red bell pepper, and jalapeno for 1-2 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add the washed rice and toast until lightly golden (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in cumin, salt, tomato sauce, and broth until well combined.
- Bring to a boil; then cover and simmer on low for about 15 minutes until the rice is cooked.
- Fluff with a fork before serving and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (185g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg