Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo)
Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo) features fluffy long-grain rice infused with tomato sauce, chili powder, and sautéed aromatics for a warm, gently spiced flavor. Each bite balances sweet tomato richness with savory onion and garlic, making it an ideal side for tacos, grilled meats, or weeknight dinners. Serve it alongside your favorite Mexican mains or as a vibrant base for bowls.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the lard in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the rice and stir until the rice is toasted.
- 3
Add the garlic and the onion; cook and stir until the onion just starts to brown.
- 4
Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili powder, and salt.
- 5
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- 6
Let stand for 5 minutes, covered, before serving.
- Calories 271.88 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 5.56 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 43.62 g 16%
- Total Fat 6.65 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.02 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.99 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 370.68 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 1.44 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.98 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 64.39 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.7 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 239.4 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 50.57 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 17.6 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo) is a Mexican side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Cooking Oil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 271.88 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo)?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo) made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Cooking Oil, Garlic, Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo)?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 271.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo) healthy?
- Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo) has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 271.88 calories and 5.56 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 370.68 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.02 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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