Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice Recipe
Having lived in Texas my entire life and tasted some of the best Mexican rice, I always turn to this Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice for re-creating that authentic flavor at home. It’s so easy to make with just three key steps.
Ingredients
Instructions
Add rice to a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water for 1-2 minutes, or until water runs clear.
Heat the avocado oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until translucent. Add the garlic and continue cooking for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add the rice, broth, tomato sauce, frozen peas and carrots, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and turn heat to high. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 25-28 minutes, or until rice is tender. Allow to sit, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Fluff rice with a fork and serve with chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 190 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 35 g
- Protein Content
- 4 g
- Fat Content
- 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 1 g
- Trans Fat Content
- 1 g
- Sodium Content
- 565 mg
- Fiber Content
- 2 g
- Sugar Content
- 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 3 g
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
