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Ortega's Mexican Rice Recipe

This recipe delivers vibrant, authentic Mexican rice using Ortega products. Easy to follow instructions and simple ingredients create a delicious side dish or base for your favorite Mexican meals. Perfectly cooked rice with a hint of spice and satisfying texture.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 140.5 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
Ortega's Mexican Rice

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ortega's Mexican Rice

  • Unsalted Butter
  • Long Grain White Rice
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • Thick & Chunky Salsa
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • Frozen Peas
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

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How to Make Ortega's Mexican Rice

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the melted butter. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add 1 cup of long-grain white rice and cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes, or until the rice is lightly golden.
  4. Stir in 1 (10 ounce) can of Ortega salsa, 1 1/2 cups of water, and 1 teaspoon of ground cumin.
  5. Add 1/2 cup of chopped carrots and 1/2 cup of frozen peas. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
  7. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

9g

Carbs

8g

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