Mexican Rice Recipe

Name: Mexican Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 2 -3 roma tomatoes, with skin removed and chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 12 green bell pepper, sliced thinly; ½ cup canned corn; ¼ cup olive oil or ¼ cup any oil; 2 tablespoons tomato sauce; 1 -2 teaspoon cumin; chicken broth; salt; black pepper; 1 dash garlic powder

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 -3 roma tomatoes, with skin removed and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
12 green bell pepper, sliced thinly
½ cup canned corn
¼ cup olive oil or ¼ cup any oil
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
chicken broth
salt
black pepper
1 dash garlic powder

1
In a skillet with a lid pour in oil over medium heat.
2
When oil is ready add tomatoes, onion, garlic, bell pepper, and corn.
3
Saute about 5 minutes or until veggies start getting soft.
4
Feel free to add more oil as needed.
5
Add uncooked rice and tomato sauce to skillet with veggies.
6
Stir around until rice looks pink and mixture is getting dry.
7
On the back of the rice package look to see how much water is needed for the rice to cook.
8
Once you find out how much water you need add that amount of chicken broth to the mixture instead of the water.
9
Add Seasonings to taste and when the mixture starts to boil, Cover, reduce heat and simmer until all water is absorbed.
10
Do not stir.
11
When rice is done fluff with fork and enjoy!

640

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup uncooked long grain rice, 2 -3 roma tomatoes, with skin removed and chopped, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, 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.

Mexican Rice

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