Mexican (Style) Rice

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 2
Satisfy your taste buds with Mexican (Style) Rice
in Rice

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup brown rice
1 3/4 cups water ( stock or broth of choice )
1 onion , diced
1 bell pepper , roasted , peeled , and diced ( any color )
5 garlic cloves , minced
1 can of fire roasted diced tomatoes , drained ( liquid is great to measure and add to your cooking water )
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon hot Mexican chili powder
1/2 teaspoon roasted ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon paprika ( I like Spanish smoked , my bf does n't , you decide )
1 tablespoon olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
187
Sugar
3g
Fat
4g
Mexican (Style) Rice is a delicious twist to traditional rice dishes from the Mexican cuisine. This dish is easy to prepare, flavorful, and perfect if you crave a hearty, nutritious, and budget-friendly meal. Plus, you can easily customize the recipe with your favorite spices and veggies. Enjoy it as a side dish with tacos, fajitas, chili, or roasted chicken.

Instructions

1.Rinse the brown rice in cold water and set aside.
2.In a medium-sized pot, add the diced onions and olive oil. Cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
3.Add the minced garlic and chopped roasted bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
4.Add the hot Mexican chili powder, roasted ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, and bay leaf to the pot and cook for 1 minute.
5.Add the drained diced tomatoes, cooking water, or stock/broth to the pot and bring it all to a boil.
6.Add the rice to the pot, stir, and lower the heat to simmer.
7.Cover the pot and cook for 45 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked thoroughly.
8.Remove the pot from the heat, fluff the rice with a fork, and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

PROS

Mexican (Style) Rice is a healthy dish packed with fiber and nutrients.

It’s a versatile and budget-friendly side dish to complement your favorite Mexican recipes.

CONS

This dish can be a bit spicy for some people, so adjust the quantity of hot chili powder to your liking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The brown rice in Mexican (Style) Rice is high in fiber, which can reduce the risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol levels, and aid digestion. The rice is also an excellent source of vitamins B and E, minerals like iron and magnesium, and antioxidants that protect against free radicals.

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