Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice
40 Min(s)
20 Min(s) Prep
20 Min(s) Cook
Healthy Living
Taste this yummy restaurant-style Mexican rice! Enjoy the dish as a side and pair with one of our taco or enchilada recipes.
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6 servings
Original recipe yields 6 servings
1 Tbsp. oil
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14 oz.) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, well drained
1 small canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
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Let's Make It
1
Heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions; cook 8 min. or until golden brown, stirring occasionally and adding garlic for the last minute. Stir in rice; cook 3 min. or until lightly browned, stirring constantly.
2
Stir in chicken broth and dressing. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium heat 20 min. or until rice is tender and liquid is completely absorbed. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Let stand, covered, 5 min.; stir.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Special Extra
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.
Tip 2
Substitute
Prepare using KRAFT Mango Chipotle Vinaigrette Dressing.
Tip 3
Nutrition Bonus
You don't have to eat out to enjoy great-tasting Mexican rice. This versatile side dish is a good source of vitamin C from the canned fire-roasted tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories
190
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 340mg
15%
Total Carbohydrates 32g
12%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Sugars 5g
10%
Protein 4g
8%
Vitamin A
8%
Vitamin C
10%
Calcium
2%
Iron
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
6 servings, 2/3 cup each
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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