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
- 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
- Protein 7.87 g Moderate
- Carbs 43.29 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.99 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.93 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 9.57 mg Low Source
- Sodium 539.77 mg High
- Fiber 1.86 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.97 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.02 g Low Source
- Calcium 14.45 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.85 mg Moderate
- Potassium 228.64 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 32.76 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.64 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.02 mcg Low Source
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.
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