~ MEXICAN RICE ~

Name: ~ MEXICAN RICE ~
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 0
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp oil (i prefer peanut oil); 1 c long-grain rice; 2 clove garlic, minced; 1 onion, chopped fine; 3 tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 2 c water (or broth, for extra flavor); 1 tsp salt

By Cat Kiselica
@catkiselica

So much better than packaged Mexican/Spanish rice -- authentic, fresh, colorful, and best of all, everyone loves it!

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Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Ingredients

2 Tbsp

oil (i prefer peanut oil)
1 c

long-grain rice
2 clove

garlic, minced
1

onion, chopped fine
3

tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 c

water (or broth, for extra flavor)
1 tsp

salt
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How to Make ~ MEXICAN RICE ~

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Heat oil; add rice & stir over medium-high heat until golden brown.
Add garlic & onion & saute until onion browns slightly.
Add tomatoes, water/broth, & salt. Bring to a boil, uncovered.
Turn heat down very low; cover & cook 15-20 mins.
Enjoy!
(NOTE: Can add chopped bell pepper with garlic & onion, if desired)

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About ~ MEXICAN RICE ~

Course/Dish: Rice Sides

Regional Style: Mexican

Dietary Needs: Vegetarian

Other Tag: Quick & Easy

Hashtag: #rice

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