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Mexican Rice Recipe

A flavorful and easy-to-make Mexican rice recipe.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots

Instructions 

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
  2. Stir in tomato sauce, chicken broth, salt, and cumin. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Stir in peas and carrots, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Rice
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