Restaurant Style Mexican Rice

5 stars (1 review)

Achieve Restaurant Style Mexican Rice in under 30 minutes in the comfort of your own home! Delicious fluffy rice, made with the perfect seasonings and spices; just like your favorite Mexican restaurant!

Course Mexican Inspired

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword mexican rice

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings -8 servings

Calories 125kcal

Author Tamara J.

Equipment

Happy Belly Cumin Ground, 2.6 Oz
Zulay Kitchen Premium Wooden Utensils For Cooking - 6 Pc Set Non-Stick Soft Comfortable Grip Wooden Cooking Utensils - Smooth Finish Teak Wooden Spoon Sets For Cooking
Mahatma Enriched White Rice, Extra Long Grain, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Vegan, 32-Ounce
Aroma Housewares ARC-914SBD Digital Cool-Touch Rice Grain Cooker and Food Steamer, Stainless, Silver, 4-Cup (Uncooked) / 8-Cup (Cooked)
Knorr Bouillon Tomato Grand Chicken broth, 3.5oz (3 Pack)
Cuisinart 719-16 1.5-Quart Chef's-Classic-Stainless-Cookware-Collection, Saucepan w/Cover

Ingredients

2 cups White long grain rice
1 1/2 tablespoon Olive oil
1/4 medium Onion diced
1 cup Mixed vegetables frozen
1/2 tablespoon Ground cumin
2 tablespoons Chicken with tomato flavor bouillon Knorr brand
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
4 cups Water
1 squeeze of Lime

Instructions

Using a fine mesh strainer, rinse the rice thoroughly under water. Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the rice into the hot oil and saute for 5 minutes, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn. Next add all of the vegetables, onion, and all of the seasonings.
Stir the rice to combine it all. Gently pour in the water and give it one final stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Bring the water to a slight boil and then turn the heat down to low. Add the lid and continue to simmer for 12-15 minutes.
Once the time is up, immediately remove the rice from the heat. Keep the lid on and allow the rice to sit for at least 5 minutes without touching it.
Squeeze the lime into the rice and then fluff it up by using a fork.

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