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Mexican Rice with Serrano pepper

Mexican Rice

Mexican rice is easy to make but should be simple yet flavorful. Pair with the best Mexican dishes from Taco Tuesday to Cinco de Mayo.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 serving
Calories 170 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 roma tomato
  • 3 clove garlic
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon annatto powder (sub with paprika)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas & carrots
  • 1 serrano pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat up chicken broth in microwave. In a blender add tomato, onion, cloves of garlic, chicken bouillon cube, tomato paste, annatto, cumin and turmeric. Blend until smooth.
  • Rinse and drain 1 cup of rice
  • In a pot or sauce pan on medium high heat add about 2 TB of oil. To test when oil is hot drop a couple of grains in. When it sizzles add in all the drained rice.
  • Continue to stir until most of the rice is a golden brown. Then, lower the heat to low and pour in the contents from the blender.
  • Give the pan a minute to cool down some because when you pour the contents in the will sizzle and steam.
  • Add in peas and carrots then mix everything together. Slice a Serrano pepper down the middle then sat it in the pot.
  • Cover then slowly cook for 20 minutes. When time is up remove from heat. Some of the tomato will be sitting on the top but simply fluff the rice then add it back in.
  • Cover the rice again and allow the rice to sit 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 99mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

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