So delicious and easy to make.
Mexican Rice
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
25
minutesCalorieskcal
Ingredients
2 TBSP oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 cup long-grain rice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup tomato sauce, divided
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder, optional
- Optional additions:
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges and lime juice, for serving
Directions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onions and jalapenos and cook on medium heat for 3 minutes until softened. Add rice and cook stirring constantly until fragrant, a minute or two. Season with salt, garlic powder, cumin, chili (if using.)
- Stir in chicken broth and 1/2 cup tomato sauce, bring to boil, reduce to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Check and make sure the rice is cooked, fluff with a fork. Stir in frozen peas, if using. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of tomato sauce. You may add some lime juice, or simply serve rice with lime wedges.
