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A white plate with cooked Authentic Mexican Rice, fluffy and reddish-orange in color, garnished with a small sprig of fresh parsley on top. A wooden spoon rests on the side of the plate.

Authentic Mexican Rice

Fluffy, flavorful Mexican-style rice cooked with fresh tomatoes and aromatic seasonings for a perfect side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Easy Dinners, Mexican
Calories: 253
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups long grain white rice rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup olive oil for sautéing
  • ½ medium onion finely diced
  • 1 Roma tomato diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt plus extra to taste
  • 3½ cups broth vegetable or chicken, warm
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste for depth of flavor
  • ½ cup frozen peas thawed

Equipment

  • 1 Large saucepan or pot Heavy-bottomed works best to prevent sticking
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer For rinsing rice thoroughly
  • 1 Fork For fluffing rice at the end

Method
 

  1. Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water is clear, then drain thoroughly. prep
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
  3. Add the rice and sauté, stirring frequently, until it starts to turn lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add the onion, tomato, garlic, and salt to the pan, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant. mix
  5. Stir in the broth and tomato paste, mixing until the tomato paste is fully dissolved.
  6. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove the pan from heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
  8. Gently fold in the thawed peas using a fork, being careful not to mash them. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  9. Serve warm as a side dish with your favorite Mexican meals.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 883mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 414IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Mexican rice is warm, comforting, and perfect alongside tacos, enchiladas, or grilled meats. Bright tomatoes and aromatic garlic make each bite sing with authentic flavor.

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