Delicious Mexican Recipe Rice

Introduction

Ingredients

• 2 cups of long-grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup of canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups of chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 teaspoon of chili powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
4. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
5. Add the chopped red and green bell peppers and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Add the canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
7. Bring the mixture to a boil.
8. Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir to combine.
9. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
10. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
11. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the chopped cilantro.
12. Serve the rice with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 236
• Total Fat: 3.7g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 607mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 45.9g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.5g
• Sugars: 3.9g
• Protein: 4.8g

Conclusion