Easy Mexican Rice Recipe

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth reduces calories and is vegetarian.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Green beans are lower in carbs.

Season pork chops with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, and paprika on both sides and let marinate for 12 minutes.

Measure 1 cup of long grain rice and rinse under water until it runs clear to remove starch.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat until sizzling.

Add the rinsed rice to the pan and stir to coat in oil, cooking until golden brown.

Chop garlic and onion finely and add to the pan with the rice, cooking for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Season the rice with cumin, black pepper, and onion powder.

Add the tomato bouillon cube and mix well.

Add pigeon peas, tomato sauce, and enough water or chicken broth to cover the rice.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Cooking Techniques

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