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Mexican Rice Recipe (Easy and Flavorful)

Mexican Rice Recipe (Easy and Flavorful)
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Elevate your meals with this easy and flavorful Mexican Rice Recipe. This vibrant side dish transforms simple white rice into a colorful companion, bursting with spices and fresh vegetables. Perfect for family dinners, taco nights, or festive gatherings, this recipe can be whipped up in just 30 minutes. With its rich flavor profile from sautéed onions, garlic, and bell peppers harmonizing with tomato sauce and broth, it’s a delightful addition to any main course. Plus, it’s customizable—add more jalapenos for heat or throw in some corn for extra nutrition. Experience the taste of authentic Mexican cuisine right at your dinner table!

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ½ red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 small jalapeno (seeded and finely diced)
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • kosher salt (to taste)
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice thoroughly using a fine mesh sieve to remove excess starch.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sauté diced onion, minced garlic, red bell pepper, and jalapeno for 1-2 minutes until onions are translucent.
  3. Add the long grain white rice and toast for about 2 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Stir in cumin, salt, tomato sauce, and broth; mix well.
  5. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 15 minutes until rice is cooked.
  6. Remove from heat and fluff rice gently with a fork before serving.

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