Buttery & Garlicky Mexican Rice – Restaurant Style!
This flavorful Mexican rice recipe is a perfect side dish for any meal. It's so simple, easy and bursting with flavor. Just like the rice from your favorite Mexican restaurant.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 238kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup uncooked white rice For the most authentic flavor and texture, I prefer long-grain white rice like Mahatma, La Preferida, or Goya brands
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro optional
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 cup uncooked white rice and cook, stirring constantly, until just golden. Add 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and Pinch of cayenne pepper and cook a few minutes more.
- Stir in 1/4 cup finely diced onion and cook until onions are tender. Stir in 1/4 cup tomato sauce and 1 3/4 cups chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork. Optionally, stir in 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro.
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Nutrition
Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 291IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg