This traditional Mexican rice is the perfect accompaniment to tacos, burritos, and more!
Jennifer’s Mexican Rice
Course: Sides, RiceCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: EasyServings
6
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
198
kcalThis traditional Mexican rice is the perfect accompaniment to tacos, burritos, and more!
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
2 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup tomato sauce
1/2 tsp Knorr Chicken Flavor Bouillon
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1/2 tsp sugar
1-2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
- Place rice in a fine mesh strainer, rinse thoroughly, first in hot water, then in cold.
- Rinse until water runs clear.
- Drain, making sure all the water is out.
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add rice.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden.
- While rice is cooking, sprinkle with salt, cumin, and garlic powder.
- Stir in onions and cook until translucent and tender.
- Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, chicken bouillon, pepper, and sugar.
- Bring to a boil, add cilantro.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, remove from heat.
- Fluff with fork and replace lid.
- Let steam for 5 minutes.
- Fluff again with fork.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to use a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
- Can add frozen peas and carrots for extra color and flavor.
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Nutrition Facts
6 servings per container
Serving Size1 servings
- Amount Per ServingCalories198
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.5g 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
- Sodium 691mg 29%
- Potassium 176mg 6%
- Total Carbohydrate 27.5g 10%
- Dietary Fiber 0.9g 4%
- Sugars 1.8g
- Protein 4.2g 9%
- Calcium 1%
- Iron 10%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
