Easy Mexican Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups uncooked, long grain rice
1 tsp granulated garlic (or 2 cloves chopped fresh )
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground oregano
1/2 tsp red chile powder
1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped very fine
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (15 oz.) can chicken broth
2 oz. water
kosher salt , to taste

Directions:

Heat oil in large saucepan, over medium heat. Add rice, stirring constantly, until slightly browned and golden. While rice is cooking, sprinkle with garlic, cumin, oregano, and chile powder.
Stir in onions and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in tomato sauce, chicken broth, and water. Add salt, to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce to low heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
This is a very mild rice, meant to accompany spicy main dishes. To make rice more spicy, if desired, add cayenne pepper, to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	369.63 Kcal (1548 kJ)
Calories from fat	121.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.52g	21%
Cholesterol	3.54mg	1%
Sodium	41.41mg	2%
Potassium	207.12mg	4%
Total Carbs	54.92g	18%
Sugars	1.03g	4%
Dietary Fiber	3.15g	13%
Protein	7.56g	15%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	1%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	26.1mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	322.69 Kcal (1351 kJ)
Calories from fat	106.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.8g	21%
Cholesterol	3.09mg	1%
Sodium	36.15mg	2%
Potassium	180.82mg	4%
Total Carbs	47.95g	18%
Sugars	0.9g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.75g	13%
Protein	6.6g	15%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Iron	0.9mg	6%
Calcium	22.8mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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