Description
Restaurant Style Mexican Rice is a vibrant, budget-friendly side dish that captures the essence of authentic Mexican cuisine. With its fluffy texture and rich flavors, this rice is perfect for any occasion—from casual family dinners to festive gatherings. Made with simple ingredients like long-grain rice, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also a hit with both kids and adults alike. Pair it with grilled chicken, tacos, or black beans for a satisfying meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 1/4 cup oil
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tsp salt
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add rice and toast until golden brown, stirring frequently.
- Incorporate chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, cumin, and black pepper; stir well.
- Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 35-40 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff rice with a fork and mix in chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg