Mexican Rice

This Mexican rice recipe makes a wonderful restaurant-style side dish for any Mexican dinner.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Servings servings

Calories 291 kcal

Equipment

large saucepan

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
¼ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup tomato sauce

Instructions

Gather all ingredients.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice, onion, garlic salt, and cumin; cook, stirring constantly, until rice is puffed and golden.
Stir in chicken broth and tomato sauce; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

You can use brown rice instead of white rice; increase simmer time to 40–45 minutes. Stir in your favorite hot salsa instead of tomato sauce for added heat. It's great for filling burritos, or for using as a base for rice salad bowls. Also delicious served with grilled fish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 1096mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 2mg

Keyword easy, Mexican, Mexican Rice, restaurant-style, Rice, sides