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authentic flavored mexican rice that is restaurant quality
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4.67 from 9 votes

Restaurant Style Mexican Rice

Restuarant Style Mexican Rice is budget friendly, easy to prepare, family approved, and tastes just like the restaurant, if not better!!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: mexican, rice
Servings: 10
Calories: 197kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice (I use long grain)
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 3 teaspoon salt
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium high heat.
  • Add in the rice and cook until golden brown.
  • Add in the chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, cumin, and black pepper.
  • Stir to incorporate all and cover pan with lid.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and allow to simmer for about 35-40 minutes, or until all liquid has been absorbed.
  • Fluff rice, stir in cilantro, and serve! *Sprinkle some cheese on top for additional flavor (I used Cotija)

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1163mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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