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Mexican Rice

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/oven-baked-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
  • 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
  • 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350℉ (177℃) for the baked method.
  2. Rinse the rice thoroughly in water.
  3. 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.
  4. For the stovetop method, heat oil in a saucepan and toast the rice for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add onions and garlic to the saucepan and cook until the onion is soft.
  6. Season with paprika, cumin, bouillon, salt, and pepper. Stir in jalapeños if using.
  7. 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).
  8. 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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