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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (229g) Recipe makes 8 servings
Calories 274
Calories from Fat 65		(23%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 7.2g	11%
	Saturated Fat 1.0g	5%
	Monounsaturated Fat 5.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 664mg		27%
Potassium 324mg		9%
Total Carbohydrate 42.4g		14%
	Dietary Fiber 1.3g	5%
	Sugars 1.9g
Protein 9.3g		18%
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Most Excellent Mexican Rice

Recipe #288256 | 45 min | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: CaliforniaJan
Feb 25, 2008

This goes nicely with my Chicken Breasts Con Rajas or any south of the border meal.

SERVES 8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups long-grain rice
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
4 cups beef consomme
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 pinch salt (to taste)

Directions

1
In a large skillet over medium heat cook the onion in the oil until tender, but not browned, about 3 - 5 minutes.
2
Add the garlic and rice and cook another 3 - 5 minutes, stirring often, until rice is pale yellow.
3
Add the tomatoes, consomme, cumin and salt.
4
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
5
Cover and simmer over very low heat until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, approximately 20 minutes.

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From: 2Bleu (Bird&Buddha)

On Oct 29, 2009

We had to change this from 4 stars to 5 stars as we've made it several times and it seems to be our go-to recipe. I do make a minor change of adding 1 can of tomato paste and about 1/2 cup more broth. But this recipe is both versatile and delicious! Original review 8/14/09 - Delicious and simple to prepare! I used 1C of fresh tomatoes and 3oz of tomato paste, otherwise, made to specs. Wonderful flavor of the cumin and beef broth make this uniquely tasty. Definitely a keeper recipe! Thanks for sharing. ~Buddha

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From: BakinBaby

On Jun 10, 2009

Great flavor and so easy to make. I'll never buy the packaged stuff agian. Made just as directed for ZWT5, a fellow epicurean queen.

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From: cookiedog

On May 15, 2009

Delicious rice! I usually use chicken broth in my Mexican Rice but using beef broth was a nice change. DbF could not get enough of this one. Made for ZWT 5 by a fellow Epicurean Queen.

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From: Babzy

On May 11, 2009

We loved this rice! DH, myself and our super picky 4 year old DD (who usually hates everything) LOVED this dish so much that we all went back for seconds and kept saying how good it was. I used canned diced tomatoes, not fresh, since that's what I had on hand. I will definitely make this again since it was such a hit. I can't wait to eat the leftovers for lunch tomorrow Made and reviewed for ZWT-5.