Description
Simple and authentic Mexican rice recipe with a healthy twist! This Mexican rice is made with only 6 main ingredients and has all the flavor of the original Spanish rice. Includes tips on how to cook brown rice for the best texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of brown rice
- 1/4 cup white onion
- 1 cup tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 tablespoon canola oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice and let it soak for an hour/overnight if possible. Soaking the rice helps it cook faster.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, and garlic to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Turn a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil and brown rice. Toast the brown rice for 5-7 minutes until golden. Stir the consistency to prevent burning.
- Add the tomato sauce and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the vegetable broth and once it starts to boil, lower the heat to a simmer and cover with the lid.
- Simmer for about 25 minutes if soaked or 40 minutes if not soaked. Check for doneness, taste, and add salt as needed.
- Serve with beans, tacos, in a burrito or burrito bowl, and enjoy!
Notes
* Rinse the brown rice until the water runs clear. Don’t skip this step!
* The same recipe applies to white rice, except it doesn’t need to be soaked and it cooks faster; cooking time is 15-20 minutes.
* Avocado oil or vegetable oil also works. You can omit the oil if you like, but it helps make some great rice.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Sides
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
