Authentic Mexican Rice Recipe

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 27 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Olive oil or vegetable oil

1 cup Long-grain white rice

4-8 ounces Canned tomato sauce (Use at least 4 or up to 8 ounces of tomato sauce)

2 cups Water

1 teaspoon Minced garlic (about 2 cloves)

2 teaspoons Caldo de Tomate (tomato bouillon)

1 teaspoon Chili powder

Directions

Heat oil in a 3-quart saute pan over medium heat. Add rice and stir to combine. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes, until rice begins to turn a golden color.

Add chili powder, Caldo de Tomate (tomato boullion), and minced garlic. Stir to combine.

Pour in water and tomato sauce and stir to combine.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until all water has been absorbed.

Turn off the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5-10 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 160 kcal
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Cholesterol: 1 mg
• Sodium: 283 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 26 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 3 g