Easy Authentic Mexican Rice

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Easy Authentic Mexican Rice
35 min.
8
167kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your home cooking with a dazzling side dish that embodies the vibrant flavors of authentic Mexican cuisine? Look no further than this Easy Authentic Mexican Rice! Perfectly gluten-free and dairy-free, this recipe provides a delicious accompaniment to any meal, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or weeknight dinners alike.

In just 35 minutes, you can create a beautiful dish that serves 8, delighting friends and family with its rich taste and festive color. Imagine fluffy white rice infused with the sweetness of onions, the heartiness of potatoes, and a touch of zesty tomato sauce, all perfectly seasoned with chicken bouillon. Each bite not only satisfies a craving for comfort food but also transports you to the sun-drenched landscapes of Mexico.

This Mexican rice is incredibly versatile, doubling as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or even a snack. The captivating aroma that fills your kitchen as it cooks will have everyone eagerly anticipating mealtime. So why not give this recipe a try? Let the simplicity and authenticity of these ingredients shine through, and enjoy a taste of tradition that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 6.5 ounce tomato sauce canned
  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  • 2.5 teaspoons chicken soup base to taste
  • 0.5 cup potatoes sliced
  • 0.5 cup onion sweet coarsely chopped
  • 1.5 cups water 
  • cup rice white uncooked

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and potato in hot oil until lightly cooked, about 2 minutes. Stir rice into onion and potato until rice is golden, 2 to 4 minutes.
  2. Pour water, tomato sauce, and chicken bouillon into vegetable and rice mixture; stir and bring to a rolling boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories167kcal
Protein5.69%
Fat39.51%
Carbs54.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.74
Glycemic Load
13.2
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.0582608514992%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
1.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:166.79kcal
8.34%
Fat:7.33g
11.27%
Saturated Fat:0.59g
3.69%
Carbohydrates:22.87g
7.62%
Net Carbohydrates:21.85g
7.94%
Sugar:1.56g
1.73%
Cholesterol:0.08mg
0.03%
Sodium:263.36mg
11.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.37g
4.75%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.24%
Vitamin E:1.59mg
10.59%
Vitamin C:4.68mg
5.68%
Vitamin K:5.94µg
5.66%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.64%
Selenium:3.89µg
5.56%
Copper:0.1mg
5.21%
Potassium:164.09mg
4.69%
Phosphorus:44.03mg
4.4%
Fiber:1.02g
4.1%
Vitamin B3:0.77mg
3.83%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.58%
Magnesium:13.95mg
3.49%
Iron:0.54mg
3.01%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.46%
Zinc:0.36mg
2.39%
Folate:8.52µg
2.13%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.07%
Vitamin A:100.11IU
2%
Calcium:15.77mg
1.58%
Source:Allrecipes