Description
Easy Mexican Style Rice is a flavorful, quick, and simple side dish that pairs perfectly with tacos, burritos, or any Mexican meal. This dish combines long-grain rice, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and a few spices to create a delicious, colorful rice dish. It is a versatile recipe that can be customized with additional ingredients for extra flavor.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Rice: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add Onions and Garlic: Stir in diced onions and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Liquid and Spices: Pour in water, tomato sauce, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 18-20 minutes.
- Fluff and Serve: Remove from heat, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
