Description
Easy Mexican Style Rice is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that will elevate any meal. This quick and easy recipe combines zesty lime, juicy tomatoes, and fresh cilantro to create a fluffy rice dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare this delightful accompaniment that pairs beautifully with tacos, grilled meats, or stands alone as a satisfying treat. Its versatility makes it suitable for various occasions, ensuring that it will become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 cup uncooked medium or long grain white rice
- 1 tsp garlic salt (or ½ tsp garlic powder + ½ tsp salt)
- ½ tsp cumin
- 10 oz Mexican diced tomatoes with green chiles (including juices)
- ½ lime, juiced
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro
- For garnish: 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Sauté the diced onion for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Add the rice, stirring to toast slightly until light brown. Mix in garlic salt and cumin while toasting.
- Pour in the Mexican diced tomatoes (with juices), lime juice, and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice is cooked through.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and mix in freshly chopped cilantro before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Toasting the rice enhances its flavor; don’t skip this step! For added nutrition, consider mixing in beans or vegetables. You can easily make this dish vegetarian by substituting chicken broth with vegetable broth.