Restaurant Style Mexican Rice

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 1

Restaurant Style Mexican Rice recipe for your next taco dinner party

by The Chefin Rice

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

240

Sugar

Fat

10g

Mexican Rice is a side dish that has become very popular all over the world because of its rich flavors and easy preparation. The recipe is a combination of rice, onions, salsa, and chicken broth, which give it a tangy and savory taste. It is a versatile dish that can be prepared in different ways, and is a great accompaniment to many Mexican main dishes.

Instructions

1.	Rinse rice well and soak it in water for 15-20 minutes. Drain the water and keep the rice aside.
2.	Heat oil over medium in a pan and add onions, jalapeno, and garlic. sauté until they are brown in color.
3.	Add the rice to the pan and stir well for 2-3 minutes until the rice turns opaque.
4.	Add pureed salsa, chicken broth, and salt.
5.	Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
6.	Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it cook for 18-20 minutes.
7.	Remove the pan from heat and let the rice sit for 10 minutes. Then fluff the rice with a spoon.

PROS

This rice recipe is very flavorful and tastes like restaurant quality.

It is a quick and easy recipe to make and doesn’t require much preparation time.

It can be served with many Mexican dishes like tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more.

CONS

The recipe has some added sodium because of the chicken broth and salt used.

This recipe is not ideal for people who are allergic to gluten and dairy products.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe has some health benefits because it uses brown rice, which is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
It also has benefits from onions and garlic, which have anti-inflammatory properties and help boost immunity.

	1 cup rice
	2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
	1/2 cup onion
	1 small jalapeno , diced ( from a jar )
	1 garlic clove
	1 teaspoon salt
	1/2 cup salsa , pureed
	1 cup chicken broth