Best 4 Baked Mexican Rice Recipes

**Baked Mexican Rice: A Flavorful and Easy Side Dish**

Baked Mexican rice is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of Mexican-inspired dishes. It is made with rice, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and spices, and is typically baked in the oven until fluffy and flavorful. This recipe includes three variations of baked Mexican rice: a classic version, a vegetarian version, and a spicy version. Each variation has its own unique flavor profile, so you can choose the one that best suits your taste. Whether you're looking for a simple side dish or a flavorful addition to your next Mexican feast, baked Mexican rice is sure to please.

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BAKED MEXICAN RICE

Baked Mexican Rice image

I've tried a lot of variations on baked rice, and wanted to try it with Mexican flavors. It's so easy to let the rice bake away while you take care of other things, or prep the rest of the meal. Garnish with additional green onions if you like.

Provided by LauraF

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 ½ cups parboiled rice (such as Uncle Ben's®)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
½ onion, finely chopped
2 large green onions, sliced
1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning with saffron (such as Goya® Azafran)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 ½ cups water
¾ cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place rice in a 9-inch square baking dish. Drizzle in canola oil; stir to coat rice completely. Stir in green pepper, onion, and green onions. Season with sazon seasoning, cumin, garlic powder, coriander, and salt.
Combine water and tomato sauce in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Heat until simmering, about 2 minutes. Pour over the rice and stir briefly. Cover the baking dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Stir in cilantro and squeeze lime juice over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 389.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

BAKED MEXICAN BROWN RICE

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Mexican rice that's vegan, lowfat, and made with healthier brown rice. Not too spicy so this would make a nice side to a variety of meals, not just Tex-Mex. Would be nice served with black beans. From www.wholefoodsmarket.com.

Provided by LonghornMama

Categories Brown Rice

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, sliced
2 -3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 cups long grain brown rice
2 3/4 cups water
3/4 cup crushed canned tomato
1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder or 1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In an ovenproof saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil on medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeños and cook, stirring, 4 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stir, and cover. Place in oven and bake until rice is tender, about 50 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.

BAKED MEXICAN RICE

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Provided by James Beard

Categories Mushroom Rice Side Bake Sauté Sausage House & Garden Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup rice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 4-ounce jar button mushrooms
8-12 slices garlic sausage or chorizo
Stock (about 1 1/2 cups)
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Sauté the onion and garlic in hot olive oil until just soft. Add the rice and seasonings and brown lightly. Add the mushrooms and sausage and enough boiling stock to come 1" above the rice. Cover with a tight lid and bake in a 350°F. oven until the liquid is completely absorbed, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

MEXICAN GROUND BEEF AND CHEESE BAKED RICE

Mexican Ground Beef and Cheese Baked Rice image

Don't leave out the green olives it's what makes this dish, the more olives the better it will be LOL! I have even added in a can of drained black beans to this. Make certain to sprinkle LOTS of cheese on top! This rice dish is DELICIOUS! You will need a very large skillet for this. I use my own taco seasoning mix (#76616) to make this recipe.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Rice

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/4-1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (or use my Kittencal's Taco Seasoning Mix)
1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (can use more)
seasoning salt
black pepper (or cayenne pepper)
1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup large pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced (or to taste)
2 cups uncooked converted white rice (I use Uncle Ben's converted white rice for this)
4 cups chicken broth (use about 1/4 cup less for firmer rice)
3 -4 cups grated monterey jack cheese or 3 -4 cups cheddar cheese

Steps:

Set oven to 350 degrees.
Heat oil in a very large oven-proof skillet with tight fitting lid or a Dutch oven with lid over medium heat.
Add in onions and green peppers with dryed chili pepper flakes; saute for about 3 minutes.
Add in garlic; cook 2 minutes.
Add in ground beef with taco seasoning mix; cook, stirring with a wooden spoon until browned.
Season beef mixture with seasoning salt and black pepper (or cayenne pepper) then add in Parmesan cheese; mix to combine.
Add in rice, sliced olives and mushrooms; cook 2 minutes, stirring.
Add in broth; bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish (large enough to hold the mixture).
Cover with a tight-fitting lid and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until rice is desired tenderness.
Uncover and sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese cover and return to oven to bake for about 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.1, Fat 48.8, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 117.8, Sodium 1361.5, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.5, Protein 46

Tips:

Use day-old rice. This will help the rice stay separate and fluffy when it's baked.
Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will remove the starch from the rice, which can make it gummy.
Use a large baking dish. This will help the rice cook evenly.
Don't overcook the rice. The rice should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
Add your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings for Mexican rice include cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Baked Mexican rice is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be served with a variety of Mexican dishes. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, baked Mexican rice is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by everyone.

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