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mexican rice

Recipe by
Beverley Williams
San Antonio, TX

This delicious rice is my cousin Nilsa's recipe.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mexican rice

  • 2 c
    minute rice
  • 1 md
    tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 sm
    onion, chopped
  • 1 (4.5 oz. can
    chopped green chilies
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    cumin
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt (or to taste)
  • 2 c
    water

How To Make mexican rice

  • 1
    Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in skillet. Add onion, garlic and chilies.
  • 2
    Saute onion, garlic and chilies 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Add tomato and saute 3 more minutes. Set aside.
  • 4
    Brown the uncooked rice in 1 Tbsp. oil.
  • 5
    Add water, onion mixture and seasonings.
  • 6
    Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until rice is done, about 5 minutes.
  • 7
    Stir to mix.
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