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no fuss mexican rice

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Claudia Carranza
McAllen, TX

Taking the traditional flavors from my Mexican-American grandmother, and the vegetable-hiding craftiness of my Colombian mother, I've reworked this family favorite to incorporate new cooking techniques I've learned. This is wonderful with any Mexican-American dish.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 - 6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For no fuss mexican rice

  • 1 c
    rice (uncooked)
  • 1/8 c
    1015 sweet yellow onion, diced fine
  • 2 sprig
    cilantro, fresh
  • 1 can
    (8oz) v8 juice
  • 1/8 c
    tomato, fresh, diced fine
  • 2 Tbsp
    Knorr-Suiza Tomato Boullion with Chicken Flavor
  • 2 Tbsp
    Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    minced garlic (OPTIONAL)
  • 1 pinch
    salt
  • water (to cover rice, not necessarily 2 to 1 ratio)

How To Make no fuss mexican rice

  • 1
    In large skillet (with lid), heat Extra Virgin Olive Oil over Medium-Low heat.
  • 2
    Add diced Onion and season with a pinch of salt. Sweat the Onion over Medium-Low heat until translucent. Stir only to avoid any over cooking. OPTIONAL: Add Garlic when Onion is about half way done.
  • 3
    Add Rice. Increase heat to Medium. Cook until rice is light brown, stirring frequently.
  • 4
    Add Tomato. Sautee until Tomato begins to break down. NOTE: Rice will begin to soften slightly in the juices of the Tomato. This is OK as it will prevent the Rice from over browning.
  • 5
    Add Water to just cover the Rice.
  • 6
    Add V8. Stir to combine liquids.
  • 7
    Add Knorr-Suiza. Stir to dissolve completely.
  • 8
    Add Cilantro.
  • 9
    Cover and reduce heat to Medium-Low. Allow to simmer 10-15 minutes or until all Rice is split open.
  • 10
    Remove stemmed Cilantro prior to serving. Use fresh plucked Cilantro leaves and a pinch of finely diced Tomato as garnish.

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