A quick and easy recipe for a delicious and flavorful Mexican rice that can be served as a side dish or a main course.
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
25min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- 0.5 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup white rice
Directions
Step 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is golden brown.
Step 3
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is tender.
Step 4
Stir in the tomato sauce and chicken broth, then add the salt and cumin.
Step 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet.
Step 6
Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Step 7
Stir in the frozen peas and carrots, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Step 8
Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.