How to Cook Mexican Rice

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while white rice is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier, while water is a budget-friendly option.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans are nutritious, while frozen peas are often cheaper.

Start by heating a pot with a lid on medium heat.

Add 4 tablespoons of canola oil to the pot.

Add 1 cup of long-grain rice to the pot and stir it gently.

Let the rice cook for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until it turns golden.

Lower the heat to low before adding the tomato sauce to prevent splattering.

Add the tomato sauce to the rice and stir.

Add 2.5 cups of warm water and the chicken flavor bouillon to the pot.

Stir the mixture and bring it to a boil.

Once boiling, cover the pot and lower the heat to simmer.

Let it cook for approximately 15 minutes, checking occasionally to ensure it doesn't burn.

After about 13-14 minutes, check the rice; it should have absorbed all the water.

Turn off the heat and let the rice rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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