Quick Mexican Rice Recipe
If you've ever craved that fluffy, flavorful rice you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant, then you'll love this Quick Mexican Rice Recipe. This version has minimal prep work and it's simmered for only 15 minutes until the rice is infused with all that bold, zesty flavor!
Servings 8
Calories 226kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup yellow onion diced
- 2 cups long-grain white rice uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 16 ounces picante sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 lime juiced, for garnish
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in rice and cook until the grains begin to turn golden brown and lightly toasted, 3–4 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, picante sauce, and cumin. Stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 593mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 281IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
