Restaurant-Quality Mexican Red Rice Recipe

Name: Restaurant-Quality Mexican Red Rice Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican,Spanish,Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 medium onion, diced; 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, homemade, canned, or made from bouillon cubes or powder; 1 cup tomato puree; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, optional; 1/2 cup chopped vegetables, such as carrots, green beans, bell pepper, and/or peas, optional

Mexican red rice, a flavorful staple side, gets its signature color from tomato puree.

⭐ 4.1 (246 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 20 minTotal: 35 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

Mexican Spanish Tex-Mex

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
Add rice and sauté, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes until golden brown.
Stir in garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Remove pan from heat. Stir in chicken broth, tomato puree, and any optional parsley or vegetables.
Return pan to heat, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
Simmer for 15-20 minutes. After 15 minutes, check if liquid is absorbed; continue cooking briefly if needed.
Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 119 kcal

Carbohydrate: 17 g

Cholesterol: 2 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 3 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 400 mg

Sugar: 3 g

Fat: 5 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g