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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (211g)

Recipe makes 6 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

1 cup frozen vegetables

Calories 286
Calories from Fat 89 (31%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 10.0g 15%
Saturated Fat 1.4g 7%
Monounsaturated Fat 2.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 131mg 5%
Potassium 223mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 45.2g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g 14%
Sugars 0.9g
Protein 5.1g 10%

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Simple Mexican Rice

Recipe #41167 | 35 min | 15 min prep | add private note
PanNan

By: PanNan
Sep 24, 2002

My sister-in-law who was born and raised in Mexico City taught me how to make this simple side dish. I also use a mound of this rice in a bowl of Mexican beef stew (carne guisada #80408) - so yummy.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat oil in a non-stick sauce pan that has a tight fitting lid.
  2. 2
    Add onion and pepper.
  3. 3
    Saute until tender.
  4. 4
    Add rice.
  5. 5
    Saute rice until opaque.
  6. 6
    Add vegetables, bouillon, garlic and water.
  7. 7
    Bring to a boil.
  8. 8
    Keep tightly covered and simmer 15- 20 minutes- do not peek.
  9. 9
    Serve with chopped cilantro on top or mixed in dish.
  10. 10
    Pass the salsa.
  11. 11
    Note, I have used chopped fresh or frozen spinach instead of the frozen vegetables and it was very good.

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From: Rambling Rose

On Sep 7, 2008

Excellent! This is more like a rice pilaf than what is typically served in Tex-Mex restaurants. I used brown rice, so had to revise the amount of rice and water. My veggies were a bit blanched out due to the longer cooking time. Next time, I will thaw the peas and carrots and throw them in at the end. It was a wonderful side dish and the left-overs made delicious fried rice. PanNan, thanks for a great recipe!

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  • From: Bloodwyn

    On Nov 23, 2007

    Loved it. Simple tasty and cheap.

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  • From: canarygirl

    On Oct 14, 2003

    Fabulous! This was so easy to make and the flavor was amazing! I did not add the frozen vegetables, but rather, a diced jalapeņo and a diced red anaheim pepper. I also used red onions for color. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. I did add just a little bit of ground cumin to the rice as well. I served the rice with stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro Lime Pesto (recipe# 9746), and the flavor combination was fantastic! Be sure to garnish with freshly chopped cilantro when serving...that burst of flavor is amazing! Thanks!

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  • From: dale!

    On Jan 20, 2003

    Great flavour and very simple to make. This is something that once you get to the lid on and simmer stage you can set the timer and walk away. Love that! I reduced the oil to about 2 teaspoons and it worked no problems! I used regular long grain rice and chopped fresh vegetables (as I hardly ever have any frozen). I used carrot, beans , mushroom and corn. Served with grilled chicken and salsa for a tasty and healthy meal.

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