Mexican Confetti Rice Recipe

Name: Mexican Confetti Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth; 1/4 cup tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled carrots; 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 1/2 cup frozen green peas

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled carrots
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup frozen green peas

1
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
2
Add rice and stir 5 minutes.
3
Add onion and garlic and saute until onion is slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
4
Add broth, tomato sauce and salt; bring to boil over medium-high heat.
5
Boil uncovered until about half of broth is absorbed, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
6
Mix carrots, corn and peas into rice.
7
Cover pot tightly with lid.
8
Reduce heat to low and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes longer.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Let stand covered 10 minutes before serving.
11
(Can be made 2 hours ahead.
12
Cover rice with paper towel and let stand at room temperature.
13
Remove towel; rewarm rice over low heat, stirring often.)

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Mexican Confetti 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.

Mexican Confetti Rice

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