Mexican Rice

This delicious Mexican rice is the perfect side dish to any Mexican meal! It’s easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Read on to find out how to make the perfect Mexican rice.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method

1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the rice and chicken stock. Bring to a boil.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Description

This Mexican rice is a delicious and easy side dish. It’s packed with flavor from the diced tomatoes, cilantro, chili powder, and cumin. It’s the perfect accompaniment to any Mexican meal!

Potential Changes & Improvements

There are many ways you can change up this Mexican rice recipe. Try adding some chopped green onions, shredded cheese, or diced avocado on top. You could also use different types of tomatoes, such as fire-roasted diced tomatoes. For a spicier rice, try adding some jalapeño peppers.

What Other Food It Works Well With

This Mexican rice is a great side dish for any Mexican-inspired meal. Try serving it with chicken tacos, enchiladas, or burritos. It would also be delicious served with grilled chicken or steak.

Common Mistakes

One common mistake when making Mexican rice is not toasting the rice before adding the other ingredients. Toasting the rice helps to give it a nutty flavor and prevents it from becoming mushy. Be sure to toast the rice over medium heat until it’s golden brown.

Nutritional Information

Serving size: 1/4 recipe (about 1 cup)

Calories: 290

Fat: 7 g

Saturated fat: 1 g

Unsaturated fat: 6 g

Trans fat: 0 g

Carbohydrates: 47 g

Sugar: 4 g

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 7 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 660 mg

Allergens

This recipe contains the following allergens:

• Olive oil
• Onion
• Garlic
• Rice
• Chicken stock
• Diced tomatoes
• Cilantro
• Chili powder
• Cumin
• Salt
• Pepper