Authentic Mexican Rice Recipes: Simple Mexican Rice

An easy to make Mexican rice with that traditional1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
tomato flavor and spices.1 (8.75 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
3 tablespoons vegetable oil1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 cup uncooked long-grain riceSalt and ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon garlic saltDirections
1/2 teaspoon ground cuminPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 1-1
1/4 cup onion, chopped2 quart casserole dish.
1/2 cup tomato sauceIn a large pot, bring the rice and chicken broth to
2 cups chicken brotha boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for
Directions20 minutes.
In a large saucepan, heat up oil over medium heat.In the pot with the cooked rice, stir in the sour
Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until rice iscream, green chile peppers, 1/2 cup Monterey
puffed and golden.Jack cheese, corn and the cilantro. Season with
While the rice is cooking, sprinkle with salt andsalt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared baking
cumin.dish. Sprinkle on remaining cheese.
Stir in the onions and cook until tender. Stir in theBake uncovered for 30 minutes until the cheese is
tomato sauce and the chicken broth; bring to abubbly and light brown.
boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for=> Mexican Rice Recipe: Mexican Vegetable Rice
20 to 25 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.This version of Mexican rice features a nice mix
=> Mexican Rice Recipe: Mexican Fire Riceof vegetables.
This savory rice can be made hot or mild.2 tablespoons canola oil
2-2/3 cups water1 cup onion, diced
1-1/3 cups uncooked long grain white rice2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 pound ground pork breakfast sausage1-1/2 cups white rice
1 (16 oz.) jar picante sauce1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 (8 oz.) container sour cream3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded3 cups vegetable stock
Directions1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed peas and carrots,
In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stirthawed
in the rice. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 201-1/2 cups tomatoes, deseeded and diced
minutes.2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.2 green onions, chopped
In a skillet pan, cook the sausage over mediumDirections
heat until evenly browned.In a large sauté pan, sauté the onion,
In a medium baking dish, combine the cooked rice,garlic and rice in the canola oil until the onion is
cooked sausage, picante sauce and the soursoft and the rice is opaque. Add in the salt,
cream. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.cayenne pepper, and the vegetable stock to the
Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly.pan. Bring the liquid to a boil. Cover the pan and
=> Mexican Rice Recipe: Mexican Rice with Sourreduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes
Creamor until all of the liquid is absorbed.
Here's a creamy version of the traditional favorite.Add the vegetables and tomatoes. Cover the pan
1 cup uncooked long grain white riceand allow rice to sit for 5 minutes. Turn off the
1 (14 oz.) can chicken brothheat. Sprinkle the rice with green onions and
1-1/2 cup reduced fat sour creamparsley.
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chili peppers