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20 Minute Mexican Rice Recipe

Spice up your weeknight meal with this incredibly flavorful Mexican rice recipe, ready in under 25 minutes! Perfect for busy cooks who crave authentic taste. This recipe from [Newspaper Name] is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 23 mins
Calories 246.8 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.1 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 20 Minute Mexican Rice

  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen carrots
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

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How to Make 20 Minute Mexican Rice

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a 2-3 liter saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 cup of long-grain rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes until lightly toasted.
  3. Stir in 1/2 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  4. Add 2 cups of chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option) and 1 teaspoon of ground cumin.
  5. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  7. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of tomato paste with 1 tablespoon of water to create a smooth paste.
  8. Gently stir in the tomato paste mixture, 1/2 cup of frozen peas, and 1/2 cup of frozen carrots into the cooked rice.
  9. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

2g

Carbs

15g

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