Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Mexican Rice dish that brings a delightful combination of spices and tomatoes, perfect as a side for any meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until it runs clear.
- If your rice cooker has a sauté function, heat the olive oil and sauté diced onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Add the rinsed rice to the cooker along with the broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir everything gently.
- Close the lid and set the rice cooker to the white rice setting, allowing it to cook.
- Once cooked, let the rice sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Feel free to customize the spice level and add proteins or vegetables to make it a hearty main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Rice Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg