How to Make Fluffy Mexican Restaurant-Style Rice | Hilah Cooking

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice offers more fiber, while white rice is often cheaper.

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the rinsed rice and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted, about 4-5 minutes.

In a separate bowl, combine diced tomato and chicken broth.

Pour the tomato mixture into the rice, stirring to combine.

Add peas, carrots, corn, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice before serving.

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