Lori's Mexican Rice Recipe

Name: Lori's Mexican Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup long grain white rice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; cooking spray; 1 shallot, chopped fine; 2 garlic cloves, chopped fine; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup long grain white rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
cooking spray
1 shallot, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt
ground pepper

1
Spray a medium size sauce pan with cooking spray.
2
Add olive oil and place on stove over medium heat.
3
Once oil is hot, add rice, shallots and garlic and saute until slightly browned and shallots and garlic are soft.
4
Add tomato paste, stirring to coat rice mixture.
5
Add chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until rice has absorbed all the liquid.
7
Remove from heat and fluff rice with a fork.
8
Serve.
9
Note: Be careful when adding chicken broth to hot rice as mixture will create a lot of steam.
10
Do not stir rice while it's cooking.

514

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup long grain white rice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, cooking spray, 1 shallot, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Lori's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lori's Mexican Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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