Mexican Rice Recipe
Servings: 11 (1/2 cup) servings
Calories: 144kcal
Mexican Rice is the perfect side dish for all your Mexican recipes! This rice is flavorful, fluffy, and easy to make!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1½ cups (320g) long grain white rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 cups (710ml) chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the rice and onion and cook, stirring frequently until the rice starts to turn slightly golden.1 tablespoon oil, 1½ cups (320g) long grain white rice, 1 small onion, diced
- Stir in the tomato paste until combined. Stir in the chicken broth, garlic powder, and salt. Cover and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 10-15 minutes.1 tablespoon tomato paste, 3 cups (710ml) chicken broth, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
Notes
- STORAGE: Store cooled rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- FREEZER-FRIENDLY: Freeze completely cooled rice in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
- NUTRITION: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. This website is not intended as nutritional advice, or a diet or health plan. Readers of this website are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to their health.
Nutrition
Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.5mg
