
By skinnytaste.com
Quick Mexican Brown Rice
Instructions
Prep:5minCook:5min
This Quick Mexican Brown Rice is the perfect side dish that goes with everything from tacos, enchiladas, refried beans –you name it!
Updated at: Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:17:58 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
52
Low
Glycemic Load
21
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories200.9 kcal (10%)
Total Fat2.4 g (3%)
Carbs40.5 g (16%)
Sugars3 g (3%)
Protein4.4 g (9%)
Sodium379.8 mg (19%)
Fiber3.7 g (13%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
5 servings

4 cupsbrown rice
cooked, if frozen, heated

1 teaspoonolive oil

0.5onion
medium, finely diced

2plum tomatoes
medium, small dice

1jalapeno
seeds and membrane removed, minced

2garlic cloves
minced

2 tablespoonstomato paste

½ teaspooncumin

¼ teaspoonsmoked paprika

¼ teaspooncayenne pepper

1 teaspoonkosher salt

freshly ground black pepper
to taste

5lime wedges
for serving

cilantro
chopped, optional
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Notes
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