Mexican rice is a dish that is typically made with white rice, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and cilantro. It is often served as a side dish, but can also be used as a main dish.
IN A SKILLET, SAUTE RICE IN OIL UNTIL LIGHTLY BROWNED.
SEASON WITH GARLIC,SALT, AND CUMMIN.
ADD TOMATO, ONION, CARROT AND GREEN PEPPER.
SAUTE FOR 1TO 2 MINUTES.
REMOVE FROM HEAT, ADD WATER.
RETURN TO HEAT AND SIMMER FOR35 TO 40 MINUTES, COVERED, OR UNTIL WATER IS ABSORBED BY RICE.
STIR INTOMATOES AND TOMATO SAUCE, IF DESIRED, TO ADD COLOR.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS.
EACH SERVING = 18 % CALORIES FROM FAT.
Ingredients
Directions
IN A SKILLET, SAUTE RICE IN OIL UNTIL LIGHTLY BROWNED.
SEASON WITH GARLIC,SALT, AND CUMMIN.
ADD TOMATO, ONION, CARROT AND GREEN PEPPER.
SAUTE FOR 1TO 2 MINUTES.
REMOVE FROM HEAT, ADD WATER.
RETURN TO HEAT AND SIMMER FOR35 TO 40 MINUTES, COVERED, OR UNTIL WATER IS ABSORBED BY RICE.
STIR INTOMATOES AND TOMATO SAUCE, IF DESIRED, TO ADD COLOR.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS.
EACH SERVING = 18 % CALORIES FROM FAT.
