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Authentic Arroz Mexicano (Mexican Rice)

  • Author: Ann
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 35 min
  • Total Time: 40 min
  • Yield: About 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Sides
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tablespoons avocado or olive oil
  • 1 cup basmati or other long-grain rice
  • 23 cloves garlic, peeled & chopped
  • 1/4 of a medium onion, peeled & chopped
  • 2 cups water or no-salt chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon tomato chicken bouillon (or 1 cube)
  • 1/3 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • A pinch of cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon salsa

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Stir in the rice and cook until it’s starting to brown and smells toasty, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and onion and continue to stir until the onion is soft and translucent.
  2. Add the water or broth, tomato chicken bouillon, tomato sauce, salt, seasonings and salsa. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes, uncovering to give it a quick stir half way through, then cover and continue cooking until the rice is nice and soft and fluffy.
  3. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and enjoy!

Notes

RECIPE SOURCE: Sumptuous Spoonfuls – https://www.sumptuousspoonfuls.com/

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Nutrition

  • Calories: 130
  • Sodium: 391 mg
  • Fat: 1.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2.7g

Keywords: Mexican, Rice, Gluten Free, Authentic