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Everyday Mexican Rice

Add this to your taco bar or any Mexican table and you will have a complete menu for your guests.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Author Mary Papoulias-Platis

Ingredients

  • 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons seeded and finely chopped jalepno chili
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 2/3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 6 tablespoons crushed tomatoes with puree, or chopped tomatoes
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the next six ingredients. Cook until onions have softened, about 10 minutes.

  2. Add rice, cook 2 minutes stirring to prevent sticking. Add the broth, tomatoes, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender 25-30 minutes.

  3. Mix in green onions and remove from heat. Let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve.