Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice Side
Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice Side features fluffy long-grain rice toasted with onion, then simmered in chicken broth and tomato sauce for a rich, gently spiced flavor. Cumin and garlic salt add warmth and depth, yielding tender grains with a subtle tomato hue. Serve alongside tacos, grilled chicken, or beans for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice Side, 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
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 25
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Warm the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice, onion, garlic salt, and cumin; cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is puffed and golden.
- 3
Mix in the chicken broth and tomato sauce; bring to a boil.
- 4
Lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
- 5
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 313.1 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 7.87 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 43.29 g 16%
- Total Fat 11.99 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.93 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 9.57 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 539.77 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 1.86 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 14.34 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.85 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 228.53 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 32.76 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 2.64 mg Low Source 3%
- 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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About This Recipe
Restaurant Style Mexican Rice Side is a Mexican side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, Garlic Salt, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 313.1 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice Side?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice Side made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, Garlic Salt, Ground Cumin, Long-Grain Rice. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice Side?
- About 35 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 313.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice Side easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice Side healthy?
- Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice Side has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 313.1 calories and 7.87 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 539.77 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.93 g (10% 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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