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By Once Upon a Chef
Mexican Rice
Instructions
Cook:30min
Looking for a flavorful side dish to complement your favorite Mexican meals? Try this easy-to-make Mexican rice recipe featuring long-grain rice cooked in a tomato-based broth with onions, garlic, and spices.
Updated at: Sat, 05 Jul 2025 12:12:40 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
68
Moderate
Glycemic Load
29
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories254.2 kcal (13%)
Total Fat6 g (9%)
Carbs43.1 g (17%)
Sugars2.2 g (2%)
Protein7.1 g (14%)
Sodium452.8 mg (23%)
Fiber1.8 g (6%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
2 tablespoonsolive oil
1yellow onion
small, finely chopped
1jalapeño pepper
large, stemmed, seeded and minced
2cloves garlic
large, minced
2 tablespoonstomato paste
1 ½ cupswhite long grain rice
3 ⅓ cupslow-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoonsalt
¼ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoonchili powder
½ teaspooncumin
½ cupfrozen peas
defrosted
¼ cupcilantro
finely chopped
2 teaspoonsfresh lime juice
Instructions
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