Flavorful Mexican Rice (Printer-Friendly Format)
Aromatic long-grain rice sautéed with vegetables and simmered in tomato sauce with traditional Mexican spices.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small onion, diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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½ red bell pepper, diced
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1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
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1 cup long-grain white rice
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½ teaspoon cumin
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kosher salt, to taste
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8 ounces tomato sauce
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1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
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optional: finely chopped cilantro for garnish
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Thoroughly wash and drain the rice with a fine mesh sieve.
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Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeno and saute for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the onions become translucent.
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Add the rice and saute until it's lightly toasted and golden brown, about 2 minutes.
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Add in the cumin, salt, tomato sauce and chicken broth, then stir everything together.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer until rice is cooked all the way through, about 15 minutes.
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Remove the rice from the heat and use a fork to fluff it up. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
# Additional Information:
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If you'd like the dish less spicy, you can omit the jalapeno or replace it with 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder.