Simple Mexican Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

A very simple tomato Mexican rice recipe. I can have this in the oven and cooking in one set of ads on the TV. If you don't have chicken stock, use hot water and chicken bouillon.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Simple Mexican Rice

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 onion

chopped

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 cup uncooked short-grain white rice

1 ¾ cups chicken broth

¼ cup tomato paste

Arroz Verde (Green Rice with Cilantro)

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent. Stir in the chili powder and cumin and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the rice chicken broth and tomato paste and bring to a boil. Transfer to a 1 quart casserole dish and cover with aluminum foil or a lid.

Step 3

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender. Let rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Simple Mexican Rice

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 224.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.1g 8%

Carbohydrates: 37.6g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 3.2g

Fat: 6.3g 10%

Saturated Fat: 1g 5%

Cholesterol: 2.1mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 372.5IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.8mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 5.1mg 9%

Folate: 98.8mcg 25%

Calcium: 24.6mg 3%

Iron: 3mg 17%

Magnesium: 22.3mg 8%

Potassium: 229.2mg 6%

Sodium: 519.5mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 56.8

*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.