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Mexican rice on a black bowl.

Easy Mexican Rice

Chef Jenn
Way tastier than anything from a box, this easy restaurant-style Mexican Rice is ready in no time! Serve it with your favorite Tex-Mex and Mexican dishes, and dig in!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican, tex-mex
Servings 6 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cup long grain rice
  • 1 Roma tomato
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 6 - 8 stems cilantro washed and thick ends removed
  • ½ jalapeno seeded and diced; optional.
  • lime fresh lime juice
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the long grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain it well.
  • Add the tomato, onion, garlic, cilantro, and optional jalapeno to a blender or food processor and pulse until it’s finely chopped.
  • Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped veggies and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the rinsed and drained rice to the skillet. Stir continuously to coat the rice with the oil and sauté until the rice begins to turn golden brown.
  • Add 2 ½ - 3 cups of water to the rice, add a pinch of salt, and cover. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Remove the rice from the heat. Let it sit covered for another 5 minutes, then fluff it with a fork. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the rice and gently mix it in.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
  • For extra flavor, cook the rice in chicken or vegetable broth instead of water.
  • Add a tablespoon of tomato paste to the rice if you like it more tomato-y.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of chipotle powder to the rice before cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 167IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.5mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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