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Restaurant Style Mexican Rice Recipe

Urvashee Patel
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!
4 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 142 kcal

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSodium: 4mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword Boiled, Copycat, Easy, Homemade, Mexican, Onions, Peppers, Rice, Sauteed, Side Dishes, Simmered, Tex Mex, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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