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Mexican Rice
This vibrant and flavorful Mexican Rice is the perfect side dish to accompany beans, tacos, or any Mexican main course. The rice is flavored with tomatoes, onions, and a mix of spices, making it both colorful and delicious.
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Recipe Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add rice and stir continuously until lightly browned.
- 3
Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until onion becomes translucent.
- 4
Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth into the skillet.
- 5
Add chopped carrots, peas, and corn.
- 6
Season with salt, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- 8
Cover and simmer until the rice is cooked and all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- 9
Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- 10
Fluff with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Ingredients list
- vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
- uncooked long-grain rice (1 cup)
- onion (1 medium)
- garlic (2 cloves)
- tomato sauce (1 cup)
- chicken broth or vegetable broth (2 cups)
- carrot (1 large)
- peas (1/2 cup)
- corn (1/2 cup)
- salt (1 teaspoon)
- ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
- chili powder (1/2 teaspoon)
- black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
- fresh cilantro (for garnish)