Description
A vibrant and flavorful side dish steeped in tradition, Easy Mexican Rice is perfect for family gatherings and quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup frozen peas (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the rice, cumin, chili powder, and salt, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vegetable broth (or water) and diced tomatoes, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in the frozen peas if using, and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For an even richer flavor, sauté the cumin and chili powder briefly before adding the rice. Let the rice sit covered for a few minutes after cooking to enhance the texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg