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Mexican Rice Recipe

A simple and flavorful Mexican rice recipe that's perfect as a side dish or main course.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ cup frozen peas and carrots

Instructions 

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the rice and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cumin.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Stir in the frozen peas and carrots, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Fluff with a fork and serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Easy, Mexican, Rice
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