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Baked Rice Mexicana Recipe

Spice up your weeknight meals with this quick and easy Baked Rice Mexicana side dish! Ready in under an hour, this vibrant Mexican-inspired rice is bursting with flavor and perfect for tacos, fajitas, or as a standalone dish. A simple recipe the whole family will love.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 570.4 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Rice Mexicana

  • Onion, quantity not specified (not mentioned in provided recipe instructions)
  • Garlic, quantity not specified (not mentioned in provided recipe instructions)
  • Olive Oil, quantity not specified (mentioned in instructions, but no amount specified)
  • Rice, quantity not specified (mentioned in instructions, but no amount specified)
  • Salt, quantity not specified (not mentioned in provided recipe instructions; typically to taste)
  • Black Pepper, quantity not specified (not mentioned in provided recipe instructions; typically to taste)
  • Chili Powder, quantity not specified (recipe instructions use 'taco seasoning' instead)
  • Button Mushrooms, quantity not specified (not mentioned in provided recipe instructions)
  • Chorizo Sausage, quantity not specified (not mentioned in provided recipe instructions)
  • Beef Stock, quantity not specified (recipe instructions use 'chicken broth' instead)
  • Parmesan Cheese, quantity not specified (recipe instructions use 'shredded cheddar cheese' instead)
  • Diced Tomatoes (undrained), quantity not specified (from recipe instructions)
  • Corn, quantity not specified (from recipe instructions)
  • Black Beans, quantity not specified (from recipe instructions)
  • Taco Seasoning, quantity not specified (from recipe instructions)
  • Chicken Broth, quantity not specified (from recipe instructions)
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese, quantity not specified (from recipe instructions)
  • Cilantro (optional), quantity not specified (for garnish, from recipe instructions)

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How to Make Baked Rice Mexicana

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes (undrained), corn, black beans, taco seasoning, and chicken broth.
  5. Bring to a simmer, then cover the dish and transfer to the preheated oven.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
  7. Remove from oven and stir in shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Garnish with chopped cilantro (optional) and serve hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

60 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

45g

Carbs

15g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Side Dishes Rice Mexican Oven Dietary Pasta Rice And Grains Equipment