Vegetarian Mexican Rice
This San Antonio–style rice is fragrant with saffron, cumin, and chili powder, yielding fluffy grains with a warm, gently spiced flavor. Toasting the rice in oil keeps it separate while tomato sauce and garlic lend depth and a mellow savoriness. Serve Vegetarian Mexican Rice as a colorful side for weeknight dinners or alongside Tex-Mex favorites.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vegetarian Mexican Rice, 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
- 18 / 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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- 68
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large saucepan, warm vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions to the pan and sauté until they turn golden.
- 2
Add rice to the pan and stir to coat the grains with oil. Stir in green bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water. Cover, bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Calories 329.47 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 6.39 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 57.1 g 21%
- Total Fat 8.8 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.23 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.79 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 227.0 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 5.98 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 10.13 g --
- Added Sugars 3.96 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 45.1 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.71 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 560.58 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 78.37 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 7.25 mg Low Source 8%
- 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
Vegetarian Mexican Rice is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Diced Onion, Green Bell Pepper, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 329.47 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vegetarian Mexican Rice?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Vegetarian Mexican Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Diced Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Ground Cumin, Minced Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Vegetarian Mexican Rice?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 329.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vegetarian Mexican Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Vegetarian Mexican Rice healthy?
- Vegetarian Mexican Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 329.47 calories and 6.39 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 227.0 mg (10% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.23 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.96 g (8% 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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