Best Mexican Rice (Arroz Rojo)
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This easy and flavor-packed Mexican Rice is reliably fluffy, with deep tomato flavor and a toasty texture, perfect as a side or base for various dishes.
Ingredients
Instructions
Rinse rice until water runs clear or leave un-rinsed for a slightly toasted finish.
Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet.
Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for 1–2 minutes until translucent.
Add the rice and toast, stirring, for 4–6 minutes until pale golden.
Add tomato puree, chicken broth, salt, and cumin; bring to a boil.
Reduce to low heat, cover tightly, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
Turn off heat and let rest, covered, for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Optional: Stir in peas and carrots before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
- Calories
- 220 calories
- Sugar Content
- 3g
- Sodium Content
- 600mg
- Fat Content
- 8g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 1g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 7g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 36g
- Fiber Content
- 2g
- Protein Content
- 4g
- Cholesterol Content
- 0mg
