Authentic Mexican Rice

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Authentic Mexican Rice

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Author: Poodles

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 35 Min

This is one of the best Mexican rice recipes around. So simple but with fresh ingredients, makes it so tasty and affordable.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Jasmine rice, rinsed
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Tbsp Butter
• 1 White Onion, diced and divided
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 2-3 medium Tomatoes, cut in half
• 1/2 Red Bell Pepper, sliced
• 4 cups Chicken Broth
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Chicken Bouillon
• Black Pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat melt butter in olive oil.
2. Add 1/4 cup of diced white onion and cook until translucent and soft.
3. Add uncooked Jasmine rice and brown about 3 minutes stirring frequently.
4. In a blender or food processor, add tomatoes, 1/4 cup of the white onion, garlic, red bell pepper, chicken broth, chicken bouillon, black pepper and garlic powder. Blend until smooth.
5. Add the liquid to the rice, bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Do not open the lid.
6. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

147.61

Fat

2.57 g

Sat. Fat

0.85 g

Carbs

27.58 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

26.57 g

Sugar

1.66 g

Protein

3.17 g

Sodium

309.3 mg

Cholesterol

4.11 mg

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