Description
Restaurant Style Mexican Rice is a flavorful side dish that brings the essence of authentic Mexican cuisine to your table. Featuring fluffy long-grain rice infused with savory spices, tomatoes, and onions, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Whether served alongside tacos or enjoyed on its own, this vibrant rice will impress your family and friends with its rich taste and appealing color.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat vegetable oil. Sauté the diced onion for about 5 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed rice and toast for about 2 minutes until slightly golden.
- Stir in tomato sauce, vegetable broth, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and cover tightly. Simmer for 18-20 minutes without lifting the lid until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg