Mexican Rice With Vegetables Recipe

Name: Mexican Rice With Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons oil; 1/2 onion, finely diced; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 serrano chili, minced; 1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced; 2 cups rice; 1 tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1/2 carrot, grated; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 3/4 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons oil
1/2 onion, finely diced
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 serrano chili, minced
1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced
2 cups rice
1 tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 carrot, grated
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 3/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

1
In a large nonstick frying pan or a dutch oven put the oil and onion.
2
Stir-fry over medium heat for 5 minutes.
3
Move the onion to the side of the pan and add the garlic.
4
Stir-fry the garlic until the edges are just starting to brown, and then incorporate the garlic into the onion.
5
Add the minced green chili and the green bell pepper and stir-fry for 3 more minutes.
6
Add the rice and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until all of the rice grains have gotten covered with the oil and the rice has had a chance to fry a bit.
7
Add the tomato, corn and the carrot, cumin and oregano.
8
Stir-fry for one more minute.
9
Add the chicken broth (or vegetable broth or water).
10
Bring the mixture to a good boil, cover, reduce heat to very low and cook for 20 minutes.
11
Remove from heat and let the rice rest, covered, for a few minutes.
12
Stir in the peas and salt.
13
Check for salt and then garnish with cilantro.
14
You may eliminate any of the vegetables that you don't like.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons oil, 1/2 onion, finely diced, 2 teaspoons garlic, minced, 1 serrano chili, minced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Rice With Vegetables 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 With Vegetables

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