Mexican Rice
Ingredients
Baked Method Ingredients
-
3
cups
long grain rice
-
1
medium
onion, chopped
-
14
oz
tomato sauce
-
½
cup
cooking oil
-
2
tsp
chicken bouillon
-
2
tsp
salt
-
1
tbsp
paprika
-
1
tbsp
garlic powder
-
4
cups
chicken broth or water
-
1
tsp
black or white pepper
-
1½
tsp
cumin
-
¾
tsp
chili spice or minced jalapeño (optional)
Stovetop Method Ingredients
-
¼
cup
cooking oil
-
2
cups
long grain rice
-
1
medium
onion, chopped
-
2
tsp
minced garlic
-
1
tsp
paprika
-
1½
tsp
cumin
-
1
tsp
chicken bouillon
-
1
tsp
salt
-
½
tsp
black pepper
-
¾
tsp
chili or minced jalapeños (optional)
-
8
oz
tomato sauce
-
4
cups
chicken broth or water
-
1
tbsp
freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ (177℃) for the baked method.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly in water.
- For the baked method, combine all ingredients in a baking pan and stir to combine. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for about 55-60 minutes.
- For the stovetop method, heat oil in a saucepan and toast the rice for 2-3 minutes.
- Add onions and garlic to the saucepan and cook until the onion is soft.
- Season with paprika, cumin, bouillon, salt, and pepper. Stir in jalapeños if using.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (15-18 minutes).
- Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8
Calories
349
Total fat
7g
Total carbohydrates
62g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
1043mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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