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
- 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 346.29 kcal Moderate
- Protein 7.65 g Moderate
- Carbs 62.07 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.84 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.23 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1.7 mg Low Source
- Sodium 227.0 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.24 g Low Source
- Sugar 9.49 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.74 g Moderate
- Calcium 28.45 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.14 mg Moderate
- Potassium 111.5 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 63.42 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 5.85 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 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
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 346.29 kcal.
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 346.29 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.
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