Mexican Rice Recipe

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Homemade Mexican rice is dished with a wooden spoon from a pot.

5 from 5 votes

Learn how to make restaurant-style Mexican Rice at home with this easy and authentic recipe. Tender and fluffy long-grain rice is seasoned with spices and mixed with veggies for the best flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Author: Jennifer Deppa

Ingredients

2 tbsp. oil olive or avocado
½ sweet onion finely diced
2 cloves garlic minced
8 oz. tomato sauce
1 ½ cups white rice long-grain
2 cups broth chicken or vegetable
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
½ tsp. cumin
¼ tsp. paprika
¼ tsp. chili powder
½ tsp. salt to taste
½ tsp. black pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. cilantro finely chopped, optional

Instructions

Add rice to a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water for 1-2 minutes, or until the water runs clear.
In a medium-sized pot add oil and onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and continue sauteeing for an additional minute.
Add rinsed and drained rice, broth, tomato sauce, seasonings, and frozen peas/carrots/corn. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 23-25 minutes.
Once rice is cooked through and tender, stir to combine all of the ingredients and serve with additional cilantro. Enjoy!

Notes

Meal Prep and Storage

To Prep-Ahead: Cook and serve immediately for the best texture.

To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.

To Freeze: Seal in an airtight freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 5-6 months.

To Reheat: Pop in the microwave with a splash of water for 1 minute or until heated through. You can also add it to a skillet with a bit of oil and warm up over medium heat.

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