Mexican Rice
Spice up your life with this tasty Mexican rice recipe. Made with brown rice and a combination of spices and vegetables, this oil-free rice recipe tastes just like the authentic rice in a Mexican restaurant.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 205kcal
Ingredients
Mexcian Rice
- 1 small white or yellow onion diced
- 1 Jalapeno seeded and diced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 cup Long-grain brown rice
- 8 ounces Tomato sauce
- 10 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup Cilantro chopped
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons Cumin
- 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish (optional)
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 Avocado chopped
Instructions
- In a deep skillet with sides, saute the onion, garlic, and jalapeno until the onions are translucent.
- Add a small amount of vegetable broth or after to prevent sticking.
- Now, add cilantro and seasonings; stir into the onion mixture.
- Then, add dry uncooked rice and stir into the onion mixture.
- Continue to stir the dry rice until it begins to brown, making sure to allow a few minutes between stirring.
- Add the vegetable broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes.
- Stir and bring the mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 35 minutes.
- Remove from heat and leave the top on the pot for 10 minutes.
- Then, fluff the rice with a fork.
Notes
What Is Mexcian Rice?
Spanish rice, also known as Mexican rice, red rice, or Arroz Rojo, is a Mexican side made from white rice, garlic, onions, and tomatoes. Although traditionally made with chicken broth, my Mexican rice recipe is made with healthy vegan ingredients.Nutrition
Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 516mg | Potassium: 513mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 767IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg