Mexican Rice
Mexican Rice is the perfect side dish with any Mexican main dish. There are a lot of variations possible with this dish and this recipe is a great starting point.
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 280kcal
Materials
- 1 Cup Long Grain Rice
- 3 Tbls Oil
- 4 Cloves Garlic peeled and minced
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 3 Tbls Chopped Cilantro
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 Cup Tomato Sauce
- 14 Oz Chicken Broth
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the rice and stir to coat evenly. Sauté the rice for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the garlic, salt and cumin. Stir and cook for 5 minutes more, stirring frequently so it cooks evenly.
- Add the chicken broth and tomato sauce. Stir well, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and let simmer for 15-25 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed. Then remove from heat for about 10 minutes covered.
- Add the cilantro and stir it in.
- Serve with main dish or sauce of your choice.
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Nutrition information below may not be exact. Consult a dietician if you have allergies or reaction to foods.
Notes
You can add things along with the cilantro such as roasted chiles, Roasted Corn, sauteed onions, pineapple pieces, etc.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 807mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg