Description
A simple and flavorful Mexican rice recipe that is a perfect side dish for many meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add rice and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, onion, garlic, salt, and cumin.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Notes
- For a spicier rice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: mexican rice, spanish rice, side dish, easy rice recipe, mexican side dish