Delicious Restaurant Style Mexican Rice
Restaurant Style Mexican Rice is a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish that brings the taste of Mexican restaurants to your home. It’s packed with savory, spicy, and fresh flavors, making it the perfect pairing for any Mexican meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups rice (long grain)
1/4 cup oil
8 oz tomato sauce
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
3 teaspoons salt
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the rice and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in the chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, cumin, and black pepper.
- Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Simmer for about 35-40 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in the chopped cilantro, and serve. For extra flavor, sprinkle some Cotija cheese on top.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- For extra heat, add a chopped jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Top the rice with different cheeses like cheddar or Monterey Jack for a creamy texture.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors.
- Store leftover rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat by adding a tablespoon of water and heating it in the microwave or on the stove.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
