Restaurant Style Mexican Rice Recipe
Restaurant style Mexican rice doesn’t have to come from a box. You’ll love this flavorful side dish for everything from taco night to stuffing breakfast burritos!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Diced Onion
- 1 jalapeños Jalapeño minced
- 2 large clove Garlic minced
- 1/2 cup Chopped Bell Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 2 cups Vegetable Broth or water
- 1/2 teaspoon Mexican Oregano
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Cilantro optional
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the rice in water for 20 minutes.
- In a large pan, heat the oil over medium to high heat.
- Lower the heat to medium, and add the onions and sauté until soft.
- Add the jalapeños, garlic and bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne to the pan.
- Next add the tomato paste and then the well drained rice.
- Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the broth and oregano, and salt to taste.
- Being the mixture just a boil, set the heat to low, and cover for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the rice from the heat and fluff with a fork.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve.