Simple Mexican Rice
Simple Mexican Rice bakes up with fluffy, separate grains infused with warm cumin and chili aromas, rounded by tomato richness and sweet onion. It’s a gently spiced, savory side that pairs well with tacos, grilled meats, or weeknight bowls, delivering comforting flavor without fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Set the oven to preheat at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, then cook and stir until the onion turns translucent. Mix in the chili powder and cumin, and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the rice, chicken broth, and tomato paste, and bring the mixture to a boil. Move everything to a 1 quart casserole dish, and cover it with aluminum foil or a lid.
- 3
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Let it rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 240.99 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.48 g Moderate
- Carbs 37.05 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.21 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.12 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 6.54 mg Low Source
- Sodium 314.73 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.96 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.65 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.02 g Low Source
- Calcium 35.29 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.17 mg Moderate
- Potassium 242.19 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 17.97 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.72 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.
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Simple Mexican Rice is a Mexican side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 240.99 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Mexican Rice?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Simple Mexican Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Minced Garlic, Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Mexican Rice?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 240.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Mexican Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
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