Description
Mexican rice is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that infuses your meals with warmth and excitement. With fluffy grains enveloped in aromatic garlic, onions, and spices, this easy-to-make recipe perfectly complements tacos or stands out on its own. Each bite transports your taste buds south of the border, making your dining experience truly delightful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for about 5 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, coating it in oil and toasting for about 2 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce, mixing thoroughly to combine.
- Gradually pour in vegetable broth while stirring gently. Then add cumin, chili powder, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; let it cook for about 20 minutes until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg