Easy Mexican Rice Recipe
This super easy Mexican rice is the perfect side dish.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoons onion powder
- ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup frozen peas
- cilantor optional
Instructions
- Rinse rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add rice. Stir fequently so the rice doesn’t stick. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Mix in chicken broth, tomato paste, and seasoning.
- Reduce heat to low and cover the pot. simmer for 15-20 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed. Then cook your rice for an additional 3-4 minutes with the lid of
- Warm up your peas in the microwave and mix into rice.
- Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
