Mexican Rice

Name: Mexican Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 cup chopped onion; 2 cups chicken broth; 0.5 cup tomato sauce

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This Mexican rice recipe makes a wonderful restaurant-style side dish for any Mexican dinner.

Recipe by Mommyto2

Updated on October 11, 2022

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ cup chopped onion
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup tomato sauce

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and season with garlic salt and cumin; cook, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden.
Add onion; cook and stir until onion has softened. Stir in chicken broth and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.

Melissa Goff

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

291	Calories
11g	Fat
42g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 291
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 3mg	1%
Sodium 1096mg	48%
Total Carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 3mg	14%
Calcium 23mg	2%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 173mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.