Mexican Rice Simplified
This easy homemade Mexican rice is full of gusto! Just stir in peppers, salsa and vegetable broth to make this versatile side dish.
Servings 4
Calories 100kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup converted long-grain rice rinsed and drained
- 1½ tbsps vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup red bell peppers finely chopped
- ⅓ cup green bell peppers finely chopped
- ⅓ cup white or Spanish onion finely chopped
- ½ cup mild tomato salsa
- ½ cup vegetable stock or chicken stock for non-vegetarian version
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- 1 cup water
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pot, then sauté the onion and bell peppers until tender.
- Stir in the rice and lighly toast it.
- Stir in the reamining ingredients, then bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 30 minutes.
Notes
Garnish with cilantro.