Easy and Delicious Mexican Rice

Transform your mealtime with this Easy and Delicious Mexican Rice, a flavorful side dish perfect for pairing with your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes. Made with fluffy long-grain white rice toasted to perfection in vegetable oil, this recipe brings bold flavor with aromatic sautéed onion and garlic, a rich tomato-based broth, and a tantalizing blend of cumin and chili powder. Cooked to tender, fluffy perfection in under 30 minutes, this Mexican rice is a crowd-pleaser that’s customizable with optional diced tomatoes and fresh cilantro for a punch of freshness. Whether you're hosting taco night or elevating a weeknight dinner, this vibrant and versatile dish adds a touch of authentic flair to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.5 large onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 0.5 cup tomato sauce
• 0.5 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain it well.

Step 3

Add the rinsed rice to the skillet and sauté, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly golden, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.

Step 5

Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is softened and fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the chicken broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (if using), cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid.

Step 8

Simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired.

Step 11

Serve hot as a side dish to your favorite Mexican recipes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1070.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	653.5

Total Fat 29.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3688.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	0%
Total Sugars 12.3g
Protein 16.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 136.9mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 943.8mg	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: 40.3%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 49.9%