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!!
Servings: 10
Calories: 197kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice (I use long grain)
- ¼ cup oil
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- 3 teaspoon salt
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ 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
