Easy Authentic 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.

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, swirling it around to remove the outer starch.

Add 0.25 cup oil to the pot and heat it up.

Once the oil is hot, pour in the rinsed rice and toast it, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until it turns golden.

Add 0.25 cup chopped onion and 1-2 cloves of fresh garlic to the toasted rice.

Stir in tomato sauce and 2 teaspoons of tomato bouillon, which can be found in the Mexican aisle or substituted with chicken bouillon.

Pour in 3 cups of water, maintaining a 2:1 ratio of water to rice.

Bring the mixture to a low boil, then cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low to simmer for about 20 minutes without lifting the lid.

After 20 minutes, remove from heat and let it rest for about 10 minutes to achieve a fluffy texture.

Gently fluff the rice with a fork, avoiding vigorous stirring, and let it rest for a couple more minutes before serving.

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