Mexican rice makes a hearty side dish for so many recipes. It is almost a staple. Add it to your next lunch or dinner for more smiles.
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Mexican Rice
Yield:
6
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Inactive Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Mexican Rice
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 Roma tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cube chicken bouillon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Stir in the rice and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally until the rice begins to puff and turn golden.
- Add the green pepper, jalapeno, chopped tomato, and garlic. Pour in the chicken broth, chicken bouillon, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and allow to stand for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork. If desired, stir in the chopped cilantro or use it as a garnish.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make the flavors pop by adding a squeeze of lime juice to the rice after cooking.
- For best results, once the rice mixture has come to a boil and the lid is placed on top - DO NOT PEEK!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 71Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 439mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary greatly between brands. Always be sure to read labels.
Originally published on May 3, 2012. Updated on April 20, 2021.
I keep working on a great mexican rice recipe and just can't get it just right. i will have to give it a try.
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy this version 🙂
This is really similar to a recipe that I use and LOVE! My kids eat Mexican rice like crazy 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
–Trish