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Mexican Rice

URL: https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/mexican-rice-recipe/

Ingredients

The rice

  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin

The vegetables

  • 1 each red bell pepper, cored, seeded and quartered

Optional garnishes

  • to taste diced tomatoes
  • to taste cilantro
  • to taste lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the rice and stir until coated in oil, cooking for 3-5 minutes until lightly browned.
  3. Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
  4. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and cook for 17 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
  6. Discard the bell peppers, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.
  7. Garnish with tomatoes, cilantro, and lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
198
Total fat
5g
Total carbohydrates
33g
Total protein
5g
Sodium
680mg
Cholesterol
2mg

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