Jeannine's Mexican Rice

Bursting with vibrant flavors and colorful vegetables, Jeannine's Mexican Rice is the perfect side dish to elevate your Tex-Mex dinners. Made with golden-toasted long-grain white rice simmered in a savory mix of tomato sauce, chicken broth, and aromatic spices like cumin and garlic, this dish is packed with bold taste and wholesome ingredients. Tender carrots and pops of sweet peas add delightful texture and visual appeal, while a sprinkle of fresh cilantro serves as the perfect garnish for a fresh, zesty finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for pairing with tacos, enchiladas, or grilled meats, making it a family-favorite addition to your weeknight meal rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

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 cup (finely diced) yellow onion
• 2 cloves (minced) garlic
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 0.5 cup diced carrots
• 0.5 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Let it drain in a fine-mesh sieve.

Step 2

In a medium-sized skillet or saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the drained rice to the skillet and sauté it, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until the onion becomes soft and fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth, then stir to combine. Add the carrots, peas, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Let the rice simmer on low heat for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed all the liquid. Avoid lifting the lid while cooking to ensure even steaming.

Step 8

Once done, remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 9

Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1205.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	745.4

Total Fat 31.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3809.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 97.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 17.9g
Protein 20.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 178.7mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 1125.2mg	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: 37.6%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 51.4%