Simple Mexican Rice Recipe

Name: Simple Mexican Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped pepper (your preference, sweet or hot); 1 1/2 cups raw converted rice; 1 cup frozen vegetables (such as peas, corn, chopped carrots, or a combination); 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 1/4 cups water; chopped cilantro (amount to your taste, either as a garnish only, or a few tbsp chopped, mixed in); salsa, on the side

Servings: persons

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped pepper (your preference, sweet or hot)
1 1/2 cups raw converted rice
1 cup frozen vegetables (such as peas, corn, chopped carrots, or a combination)
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 1/4 cups water
chopped cilantro (amount to your taste, either as a garnish only, or a few tbsp chopped, mixed in)
salsa, on the side

1
Heat oil in a non-stick sauce pan that has a tight fitting lid.
2
Add onion and pepper.
3
Saute until tender.
4
Add rice.
5
Saute rice until opaque.
6
Add vegetables, bouillon, garlic and water.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Keep tightly covered and simmer 15- 20 minutes- do not peek.
9
Serve with chopped cilantro on top or mixed in dish.
10
Pass the salsa.
11
Note, I have used chopped fresh or frozen spinach instead of the frozen vegetables and it was very good.

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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: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped pepper (your preference, sweet or hot), 1 1/2 cups raw converted rice, and more.

Yes, Simple Mexican Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Simple Mexican Rice

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