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Easy Mexican Rice Recipe

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Mexican rice is a traditional Mexican food dish that is very easy to prepare. First, the rice is lightly toasted with garlic, onions and other spices, then slowly simmered with tomatoes. This easy Mexican rice recipe uses vegetable broth, making it both vegetarian and vegan.

Ingredients:

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 cups white rice
  • 3 cups diced or pureed tomatoes
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth

Preparation:

Sautee the onions and garlic in the olive oil for 3 to 5 minutes, until onions are soft.

Add the ginger, coriander, cloves and pepper and stir to combine.

Add the rice and stir to coat.

Add the tomatoes, salt and water or vegetable broth and stir to combine. Cover and simmer over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is done cooking.

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Crock Pot Curried Rice and Lentils
Vegetable Fried Rice
Easy Thai Coconut Rice
Vegetarian Jambalaya
Quick and Easy Tomato and Rice Soup
Orange Flavored Rice
Vegan Rice Pudding
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

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