Mexican Rice

This Mexican Rice is a simple, authentic recipe that makes the perfect side dish! It's made with fluffy white rice, tomato sauce, garlic, peas, and spices—a quick and easy recipe that's packed with flavor.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Side

Cuisine: Mexican

Method: Stovetop

Servings:

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice or jasmine rice
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
pinch of black pepper
1 cup peas frozen or fresh; optional

Instructions

Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer and set aside.
In a large saucepan or pot over medium-high heat, add the oil. Once hot, add the rice and stir to combine. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly golden-brown (about 5-8 minutes).
Add garlic, salt, cumin, pepper, tomato sauce, broth, and peas (if adding). Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon if needed.
Bring the mix to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low and cook for about 20 minutes or until the liquid is completely absorbed.
Remove from the heat, allow to rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Taste and adjust the salt as desired.

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