How to Make Mexican Rice - Moist and Delicious Recipe

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.

Turn up the heat to high to toast the rice.

Add 2 cups of long-grain rice to the skillet and toast until golden brown.

Add 1 can of tomato sauce and 6 cups of water to the toasted rice.

Add minced onion and 3 scoops of chicken bouillon.

Add a dash of cumin and stir everything together.

Cover the skillet and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer.

After 10 minutes, give the rice a little shake without lifting the lid.

After 20 minutes, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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