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Easy Authentic Mexican Rice

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"This is the tastiest Mexican rice. My grandmother taught me how to make this very simple dish and it goes well with almost anything. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, or fresh tomato into the rice before simmering for extra flavor and color." — aprilr

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1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup sliced potato
1 cup uncooked white rice

1 1/2 cups water
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules, or to taste

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Directions

Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and potato in hot oil until lightly cooked, about 2 minutes. Stir rice into onion and potato until rice is golden, 2 to 4 minutes.
Pour water, tomato sauce, and chicken bouillon into vegetable and rice mixture; stir and bring to a rolling boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 35 mins

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May 28, 2012

I made this for Cinco De Mayo. I was a little uncertain with the potato in it but it came out well. I made this in my new rice cooker...so easy! I would suggest adding some spice to it as it was a little bland. With some doctoring this could be my new Mexican Rice recipe. I am going to try substituting salsa for the tomato sauce next time and see if that helps.

—Carrie C.

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Jan 04, 2013

Flavor was good but texture was not

—evemart

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Mar 14, 2013

Too Tomatoey that's all you could taste in it.

—Kier

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Nutrition

Calories
171 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
23.5 g
8%

Cholesterol
< 1 mg
< 1%

Fat
7.3 g
11%

Fiber
1 g
4%

Protein
2.6 g
5%

Sodium
240 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Easy Authentic Mexican Rice

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 171
Calories from Fat: 66

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.3g 11 %
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3 %
Cholesterol < 1mg < 1 %
Sodium 240mg 10 %
Potassium 158mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 23.5g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 1g 4 %
Protein 2.6g 5 %
Sugars 1.6g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 7 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 12 %
Thiamin 14 %
Niacin 14 %
Vitamin B6 8 %
Magnesium 6 %
Folate 26 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.