Mexican Rice Recipe

Name: Mexican Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, diced; 2 small cloves garlic, diced; 1/2 tsp. salt; sizable pinch of chili powder; 3 Tbsp. salsa picante; 1 small can tomato sauce; 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 c. dry rice; 2 c. water with 2 tsp. dry granulated chicken bouillon; 1/4 c. each: frozen peas, corn and fresh carrots, diced; 1/4 bunch cilantro

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, diced
2 small cloves garlic, diced
1/2 tsp. salt
sizable pinch of chili powder
3 Tbsp. salsa picante
1 small can tomato sauce
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 c. dry rice
2 c. water with 2 tsp. dry granulated chicken bouillon
1/4 c. each: frozen peas, corn and fresh carrots, diced
1/4 bunch cilantro

1
Heat skillet over medium high heat.
2
When skillet gets hot, add oil.
3
Add garlic; stir and quickly add rice.
4
Let sizzle for a spell.
5
Shake pan and stir to mix as rice glazes and some begins to turn a golden color.
6
Do not let burn!
7
Stir in onion.
8
Heat to boil the water and bouillon in microwave.
9
When onion is glazed and a portion of rice has turned golden, add hot chicken broth, chili powder, salsa picante, tomato sauce, peas, corn and carrots. Turn heat to low; cook for 2 minutes.
10
Stir in cilantro.
11
Cover again; let ingredients get well acquainted until all water is absorbed.

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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 medium onion, diced, 2 small cloves garlic, diced, 1/2 tsp. salt, sizable pinch of chili powder, 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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