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Mexican Rice

This Mexican rice recipe is simple to make by simmering cumin-soaked rice in tomato sauce and chicken broth for a restaurant-style side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 291
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh cilantro

Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the rice and sauté, stirring constantly, until the grains turn golden brown (about 5 minutes).
  3. Stir in the onion and garlic, cooking until softened, another 2–3 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle in the ground cumin, stirring to coat the rice evenly.
  5. Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  7. Fluff with a fork, garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 1096mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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