How to Make Mexican Rice | Vegan, Simple, and Packed with Flavor

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.

Warm 3 tablespoons of neutral high heat oil in a large pan with a lid over medium high heat.

Add 1/2 medium diced yellow onion and 3 large minced garlic cloves to the pan and sauté until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.

Add 2 cups of long grain white rice to the pan and mix it with the onion and garlic, ensuring the rice is evenly coated in oil.

Lightly brown the rice by letting it sit for a minute before stirring until it starts to look golden.

Add 8 oz of tomato sauce and vegetable broth or no chicken broth to the pan, along with black pepper and salt to taste.

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

After 20 minutes, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork, allowing it to air out and become fluffy.

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