Bob's Mexican Rice

Bring bold, authentic flavors to your table with Bob’s Mexican Rice, a vibrant and satisfying side dish that’s perfect for pairing with tacos, enchiladas, or grilled meats. This recipe features perfectly cooked long-grain white rice toasted to golden perfection before being simmered in a flavorful medley of chicken broth, tomato sauce, and aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder. A pop of color and texture comes from a blend of tender peas and carrots, while the optional garnish of fresh cilantro adds a fragrant finishing touch. Ready in just 40 minutes with minimal prep, this easy Mexican rice is ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Whether you’re hosting a fiesta or adding flair to your dinner routine, Bob’s Mexican Rice guarantees a crowd-pleasing dish bursting with classic Mexican flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.5 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 0.5 cup tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents sticking.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the rice to the saucepan and cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes until the rice turns a light golden-brown color.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion and continue cooking for another 2 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken broth and add the tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir everything together until well combined.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 9

After 15 minutes, add the peas and carrots on top of the rice. Do not stir. Cover again and continue simmering for another 5 minutes.

Step 10

Once the cooking time is complete, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the rice to finish steaming.

Step 11

Fluff the rice gently with a fork to mix in the peas and carrots. If desired, sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm as a side dish to your favorite Mexican entrees. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1023.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	663.3

Total Fat 29.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3726.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g	0%
Total Sugars 11.5g
Protein 18.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 141.5mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 860.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.8%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 49.4%