Mexican Vegetable Rice Recipe
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Mexican Vegetable Rice

By: Michelle Young 
"A wonderful side dish for any meal."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

What to Drink?
Wine Pinot Grigio
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 to 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups white rice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed peas and carrots, thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, deseeded and diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Directions

  1. In a large saute pan, saute onion, garlic, and rice in canola oil until onion is soft and rice is opaque. Add salt, cayenne pepper, and vegetable stock to the pan. Bring the liquid to a boil. Cover the pan and reduce heat to low, simmer for 20 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed.
  2. Add vegetables and tomatoes. Cover pan and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Turn off heat. Sprinkle top of rice with parsley and green onions.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 226 | Total Fat: 4.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2005 by JENNYLYN1   view full review
This has become one of my fast weeknight recipes. My husband loves it! I often substitute...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by MICHELINA   view full review
I made this rice without the frozen vegetables and I added some more tomatoes. I served it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by Anu   view full review
This was great! Very fresh tasting, and is best served hot. I used fresh veggies, omitted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2008 by mommajana   view full review
This is a very good rice recipe. I did make the following adjustments. I used Garlic Powder...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by ARACHNE4   view full review
I've been looking for an authentic tasting recipe for Mexican rice for YEARS! This is it!! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2008 by Nana2007   view full review
My husband really liked this. I used chicken broth instead of vegetable and I used fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2009 by Marijke   view full review
I used fresh carrots and broccoli which I added at the same time as the stock, and also added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by cookie momma   view full review
We enjoyed the flavor of this very much. I didn't have enough long grain white so mixed with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by I'm nuts too...   view full review
Good, not "wow", not blah, but good. Basic rice with veges added. Went really good with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2010 by MISTERT97267   view full review
A yummy side dish for any main meal.

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