Mexican Rice
Mexican Rice
This homemade rice recipe is easy to make and serves as a great side dish for any Mexican meal.
  • CourseVeggie Side Dishes
  • CuisineMexican
  • DietVegan
# of Servings 4
Serving Size 1-1/2 cups
Prep Time Cook Time
15minutes 45minutes
Mexican Rice
Mexican Rice
This homemade rice recipe is easy to make and serves as a great side dish for any Mexican meal.
  • CourseVeggie Side Dishes
  • CuisineMexican
  • DietVegan
# of Servings 4
Serving Size 1-1/2 cups
Prep Time Cook Time
15minutes 45minutes
Ingredients
  • 1C white rice(uncooked)
  • 3Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove(minced)
  • 1/2C yellow onions(chopped)
  • 1/2C bell pepper (red)(chopped)
  • 1/2tsp salt
  • 1/2tsp black pepper
  • 1Tbsp chili powder
  • 1tsp cumin
  • 1 tomato(large, chopped)
  • 2C vegetable broth
  • 1Tbsp cilantro (fresh)(chopped)
Instructions
  1. In a large pan, heat the oil; add the rice and cook until golden.
  2. Add the vegetables to the rice, and saute until tender.
  3. Add the spices, tomato, broth and cilantro; cook until the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally over low heat for approximately 20 minutes.
Recipe Notes

You can also add peas, sliced green onions, corn or other vegetables to the rice mixture. You can also use a green bell pepper in place of the red bell pepper, if desired.

Cover and store for up to one week in the refrigerator.

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Nutrition Facts
Mexican Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 604mg 25%
Potassium 204mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 4g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin A 38%
Vitamin C 62%
Calcium 3%
Iron 8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Recipe Footprint (for Recipe’s Default # of Servings)
1.0 Water saved (gallons)
1.2 Manure not deposited (pounds)
1.5 Grains / feed not consumed (pounds)
2.9 Methane not created (gallons)
36.0 CO2 not released (pounds)
.2 Animal lives saved