G-ma's Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

This is the recipe for my grandma's rice. Being Hispanic, this is about as Mexican as you can get. Good as a side dish, or in a taco with ground beef.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

G-ma's Rice

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cups long grain white rice

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 teaspoon minced garlic

¼ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon ground cumin

4 cups water

Easy Mexican Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Brown the rice in the oil until there is a golden texture stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and stir in tomato sauce garlic salt pepper and cumin. Stir in water. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

G-ma's Rice

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 207.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.8g 8%

Carbohydrates: 38.9g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 4%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 3.8g 6%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 101.6IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 22%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 2.1mg 4%

Folate: 110mcg 28%

Calcium: 20.9mg 2%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 17.6mg 6%

Potassium: 155.3mg 4%

Sodium: 222.3mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 34.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.