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Authentic Mexican Rice

If you're looking for a quick, easy, and delicious side dish full of bold flavor, then you've found it with this authentic Mexican rice. Ready in just under 30 minutes, it's fluffy and tender and has the bold flavors of cumin, garlic, and onion.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time24 minutes
Total Time29 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Authentic Mexican Rice, Homemade Mexican Rice, Mexican Rice
Servings: 4
Calories: 243kcal
Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ cup white onion large chopped
  • 1 teaspoons chicken boullion
  • 1 tablespoons tomato boullion

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add rice and cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Add tomato sauce and stir into the rice. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add water, garlic, onion powder, cumin, onion, chicken, and tomato buollion. Stir until combined.
  • Cover and lower heat to low for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Fluff with a fork before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg