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Mexican Rice Recipe

This Mexican Rice Recipe is a perfect side dish for any Mexican meal. It's flavorful, easy to make, and pairs well with tacos, enchiladas, and more.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ cup frozen peas and carrots

Instructions 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
  3. Add onion and garlic, and cook until onion is soft.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce, chicken broth, salt, and cumin. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Stir in peas and carrots, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Mexican Rice
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