Latin American Mexican Side Dishes Rice Mexican Rice 4.5 (3,228) 2,342 Reviews 176 Photos This Mexican rice recipe makes a wonderful restaurant-style side dish for any Mexican dinner. Submitted by Mommyto2 Updated on September 22, 2023 Save Rate Print Share 176 176 176 176 176 This fluffy Mexican rice recipe, seasoned with garlic salt and cumin, will quickly become a go-to side dish in your household. How to Make Mexican Rice You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: Mexican Rice Ingredients These are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make this Mexican rice recipe: Oil: Start with three tablespoons of vegetable oil. Rice: A cup of uncooked long-grain rice should make about four servings. Seasonings: Season the Mexican rice with garlic salt and ground cumin. Onion: A chopped onion adds flavor and texture. Broth: Use store-bought or homemade chicken broth. Tomato sauce: Use store-bought or homemade tomato sauce. How to Cook Mexican Rice Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade Mexican rice: Season the rice and cook in oil until puffed and golden. Add the onion and cook until the onion is softened. Stir in the broth and tomato sauce, then bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 more minutes. How to Serve Mexican Rice Explore our entire collection of Mexican Main Dish Recipes for delicious inspiration. Here are a few of the top-rated recipes you’ll find: Taqueria-Style Tacos Angela's Awesome Enchiladas Delicious Black Bean Burritos How to Store Mexican Rice Store your leftover Mexican rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove. If you’re worried about the rice drying out during the reheating process, stir in a dash of broth. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “Absolutely LOVE this recipe,” raves Jamie Snyder. “It’s my go-to and everyone loves it. You definitely have to use broth. I tried it with water once and it was bland.” “Great rice,” according to Joanna. “I use it for chicken bowls so I add green chilies, corn, and rinsed black beans. Serve with cubed chicken, lettuce, salsa, cilantro, sour cream and chips.” “The recipe was perfect,” says SmallGroup. “I made a big batch and we ate it for several days. The only thing I did differently was add a little cayenne.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Mexican Rice 4.5 (3,228) Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Save Rate Print Share Ingredients 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice 1 teaspoon garlic salt ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ cup chopped onion 2 cups chicken broth ½ cup tomato sauce Directions Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and season with garlic salt and cumin; cook, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden. Add onion; cook and stir until onion has softened. Stir in chicken broth and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork. Melissa Goff I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 291 Calories 11g Fat 42g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 291 % Daily Value * Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 2g 9% Cholesterol 3mg 1% Sodium 1096mg 48% Total Carbohydrate 42g 15% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 2g Protein 5g 10% Vitamin C 3mg 3% Calcium 23mg 2% Iron 2mg 12% Potassium 173mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved