Mexican Red Rice Recipe - Easy & Delicious

Name: Mexican Red Rice Recipe - Easy & Delicious
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice (rinsed and drained); 1 brown onion (diced); 1 clove garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon Mexican spice blend (see notes 👇 for the one I use); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 cup cooked black beans (tinned beans rinsed); 2 cups chicken stock (or use vegetable stock); 1/6 cup cilantro leaves (called coriander leaves in Australia, finely chopped)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo) is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish featuring fluffy long-grain rice simmered in a tomato and Mexican spice blend. This versatile dish pairs well with a variety of main courses or works perfectly as a standalone vegetarian meal.

Updated at: Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:19:20 GMT