Authentic Mexican Rice Recipe

Name: Authentic Mexican Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups medium grain rice; 1 fresh tomatoes, chopped or (15 ounce) can well drained canned tomatoes; 1/2 white onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 carrots, peeled, quartered lengthwise & cut into 1/4 inch dice; 1 3/4 cups chicken broth; 2 jalapenos, with slits cut into their sides; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced; 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups medium grain rice
1 fresh tomatoes, chopped or (15 ounce) can well drained canned tomatoes
1/2 white onion
2 garlic cloves
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 carrots, peeled, quartered lengthwise & cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
2 jalapenos, with slits cut into their sides
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted

1
Rough chop tomatoes, onion & peeled garlic.
2
In a food processor or blender, puree the tomatoes, onion & garlic. Use fresh tomatoes OR canned tomatoes, not both.
3
In 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, sautee rice, stirring often, until rice turns white. Its okay if some of the rice starts to lightly brown. This step usually takes 5 - 6 minutes.
4
Add the diced carrots and saute for 2 minutes.
5
Add the tomato/onion/garlic puree and cook until the liquid reduces a little and the mixture appears drier.
6
Add the chicken broth, salt, jalapenos, parsley & bring to a boil.
7
Cover, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
8
Open pot and scatter peas on top. Recover and let sit for 5 minutes.
9
Fluff with fork and serve.
10
Discard jalapenos or use to decorate the dish.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups medium grain rice, 1 fresh tomatoes, chopped or (15 ounce) can well drained canned tomatoes, 1/2 white onion, 2 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Authentic Mexican Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Authentic Mexican Rice

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