Mexican Rice

Category: Soup

Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 c. long grain rice
  • 1/4 onion, cut in rings
  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 3/4 c. hot chicken broth
  • 2 tomatoes, peeled, finely chopped and partially seeded (1/2 lb.)
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 green pepper, cut in rings

Nutrition

Values are indicative, matched from the Open Food Facts food database. per 100 g

  • 159kcalCalories
  • 3.82gProtein
  • 3.0gFat
  • 28.18gCarbohydrates
  • 1.09gSugars
  • 1.55gFiber
  • 1.97gSalt

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, saute sliced onion in oil until tender. Remove and set aside.

2. Saute chopped onion and garlic in remaining oil until tender.

3. Add rice.

4. Cook and stir until golden.

5. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, salt and cumin.

6. Arrange sliced onion and green pepper on top.

7. Cover.

8. Simmer over low heat for about 25 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

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