Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice)
Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice) features fluffy, gently toasted grains infused with ripe tomato, garlic, and onion, with a subtle lift from jalapeño and fresh cilantro. The broth and tomato sauce add savory depth and a balanced tang that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or beans. Ideal as a weeknight side or for rounding out a festive Mexican spread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 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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- 62
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Using a box grater, grate the tomatoes into a bowl and discard the tomato skins.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in the rice and cook, stirring often, until it is lightly toasted, about 3 more minutes. Add the grated tomato, chicken broth, and tomato sauce, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- 4
Stir in the jalapeño pepper, cilantro, and salt; reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid while the rice cooks.
- 5
Turn off the heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 8 minutes. Fluff with a fork before transferring the rice to a serving dish.
- Calories 263.12 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 4.63 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 46.7 g 17%
- Total Fat 5.74 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.79 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 55.87 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.06 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 80.04 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.34 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 114.96 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 26.51 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 17.68 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.
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- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice) is a Mexican side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Jalapeño Pepper, and Onion. Each serving provides about 263.12 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice)?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice) made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Jalapeño Pepper, Onion, Roma Tomato. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice)?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 263.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice) healthy?
- Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice) has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 263.12 calories and 4.63 g of protein, or 9% 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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