Description
Arroz Mexicano (Mexican Rice) is a vibrant and delicious side dish that brings a taste of Mexico to your table. This homemade recipe features fluffy long-grain rice infused with a rich tomato sauce made from fresh ingredients like tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive occasions, this dish can be paired with various entrees like grilled meats and tacos or served as part of a wholesome meal. With its quick preparation time of under 30 minutes and its ability to please both kids and adults alike, Arroz Mexicano is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tomatoes
- 1/2 onion (divided)
- 2 garlic cloves (divided)
- 1 cup water (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp chicken bouillon (for sauce)
- 1/8 cup olive oil
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 1 tbsp chicken bouillon (for rice)
- Pinch whole cumin
- 1.5 cups water (for rice)
Instructions
- Create the tomato sauce by cooking quartered tomatoes, a quarter onion, and one garlic clove in water until soft. Blend with additional water and chicken bouillon until smooth.
- In a large stock pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Toast the rice for about 5 minutes.
- Add finely diced onion and cook for another four minutes until golden.
- Stir in minced garlic, remaining chicken bouillon, whole cumin, blended tomato sauce, and water.
- Cover the pot and cook on medium heat for 12 minutes. Let it rest covered for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg