Description
This Easy Mexican Rice recipe is a simple and flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with your favorite Mexican dishes. With just a few pantry staples, you can create a delicious rice dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or broth
- 8 oz. can tomato sauce
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Rinse the Rice: Rinse the rice in a mesh strainer until water draining is clear. This helps remove starch and prevents mushiness.
- Cook Rice: Heat oil in a saucepan, add rice, and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Ingredients: Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Fluff and Serve: Remove from heat, let stand for 2-3 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
