Best 9 Mexican Red Rice Recipes

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**Mexican Red Rice: A Vibrant Dish Steeped in Tradition**

In the culinary tapestry of Mexico, few dishes evoke a sense of warmth and comfort quite like Mexican red rice. This vibrant dish, also known as "arroz rojo," is a staple in many Mexican households and restaurants, captivating taste buds with its rich flavor and eye-catching hue. A symphony of flavors and textures, Mexican red rice is a delightful dance of aromatic spices, tender rice, and a medley of vegetables. Its versatility extends beyond its captivating taste, as it effortlessly complements a wide array of Mexican dishes, from savory meats to tangy stews. Embark on a culinary journey through this beloved Mexican tradition, where each bite promises an explosion of flavors that will transport you to the heart of Mexico.

**Recipes Included:**

* **Classic Mexican Red Rice:** Experience the authentic taste of Mexican red rice with this classic recipe. Simple yet flavorful, it captures the essence of this beloved dish with easily accessible ingredients and a step-by-step guide that ensures perfect results every time.

* **Vegetarian Mexican Red Rice:** Indulge in a delightful vegetarian rendition of Mexican red rice. This meatless version boasts a vibrant blend of vegetables, each contributing its unique flavor and texture to create a harmonious symphony of tastes. Discover how simple and satisfying plant-based Mexican cuisine can be.

* **Mexican Red Rice with Chicken:** Elevate your Mexican red rice with the addition of succulent chicken. This recipe combines the savory flavors of chicken with the vibrant notes of the red rice, resulting in a hearty and flavorful dish that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.

* **Mexican Red Rice with Shrimp:** Embark on a coastal adventure with Mexican red rice infused with the briny essence of shrimp. This seafood-inspired variation tantalizes the taste buds with tender shrimp, vibrant vegetables, and the bold flavors of Mexican spices. Prepare to be swept away by the harmonious blend of flavors in this seafood delight.

* **Mexican Red Rice with Chorizo:** Ignite your taste buds with the spicy and smoky flavors of Mexican chorizo in this red rice dish. The richness of the chorizo adds a delectable depth of flavor, transforming ordinary rice into an extraordinary culinary experience. Get ready for a fiesta of flavors in every bite.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ARROZ ROJO (MEXICAN RED RICE)



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Authentic Mexican red rice. Easy to make! Use a different chile if you want milder or hotter rice.

Provided by Paulette

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Roma (plum tomatoes), cored
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 ¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup canned tomato sauce
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 sprigs fresh cilantro
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Grate tomatoes into a bowl using a box grater; discard tomato skins.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion until translucent, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic into onion and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir rice into onion mixture and cook, stirring often, until rice is lightly toasted, about 3 more minutes. Stir grated tomato, chicken broth, and tomato sauce into the rice. Bring mixture to a boil.
  • Mix in jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and salt; reduce heat to low. Cover skillet and simmer until rice has absorbed the liquid, about 15 minutes. Do not lift the cover while the rice is cooking.
  • Turn off heat and let rice stand covered for 8 minutes. Fluff with a fork before transferring rice to a serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 108.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

MEXICAN RED RICE (ARROZ ROJO)



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup long grain white rice
1/3 cup finely chopped white onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 serrano chile
1 fresh cilantro sprig

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, heat the vegetable oil on medium-high heat. Add the rice, onions and garlic. Saute until the rice has an opaque color and is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, tomato paste and salt. Mix well to incorporate evenly. Then add in the chile and cilantro sprig. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until rice is ready, about 30 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

RED ACHIOTE MEXICAN RICE



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Make and share this Red Achiote Mexican Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mexi-Rosie

Categories     White Rice

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups white rice
1/2 white onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon achiote (Annato red condiment paste available at Mexican food stores)
1 poblano chile, deveined and seeded diced (optional)
1/3 cup cooking oil
4 cups chicken broth
salt or powdered bouillon, to taste
1 sprig cilantro
1/2 key lime, its juice

Steps:

  • Rinse rice and drain well.
  • Set apart.
  • Process in blender the onion, garlic and achiote in some of the chicken broth (about a cup).
  • Heat oil in a skillet and fry rice on medium heat until lightly brown.
  • Add the processed liquid and let it reach boiling point.
  • At this point add half of the broth (hot) Simmer covered until broth is consumed.
  • Fluff rice with a fork from the edges to the center.
  • Add the other half of the hot broth, the lime juice, and season with salt or powdered bouillon.
  • Lower heat, cover and cook for about 15 more minutes.
  • Fluff it again from the edges to the center.
  • Uncover just to add the cilantro sprig.
  • Cover again and let it stand to finish steaming and absorb the cilantro's flavor.
  • Garnish with poblano strips.

MEXICAN RED RICE



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Provided by Ingrid Hoffmann

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon achiote powder
1 bay leaf
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until the onion is soft, about 2 minutes. Add the rice, achiote powder, and bay leaf. Cook and stir until the rice is opaque, about 2 minutes,
  • Add the tomatoes and broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the liquid evaporates to just below the level of the rice, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to the low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Uncover, fluff with a fork and serve with Chocolate Chicken Mole, if desired.

MEXICAN RED BEANS & RICE



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This is one of Jeanne Lemlin's recipes (from her wonderful cookbook "Quick Vegetarian Pleasures") that I have adapted a little to my taste. It is one of my favorite quick and healthy weeknight meals. It tastes good with or without the sour cream, and also is good with a sprinkling of cheddar cheese on top. It makes great leftovers and is good for work lunches.

Provided by dahlia

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups brown rice or 1 1/2 cups converted white rice (I prefer brown rice with this dish)
3 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup salsa (mild, medium or hot according to taste--I like Newman's Own medium salsa)
1/8 cup water
light sour cream, for topping (optional)
minced fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, combine rice, water, vegetable oil and salt; cover and bring to boil.
  • Reduce to simmer and cook rice (without lifting lid) for 45 minutes for brown rice or 20 minutes for white rice, or until water is absorbed and rice starts to stick slightly to pot.
  • During the last 15 minutes that rice cooks, prepare bean mixture.
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over med-high heat.
  • Add onions& saute for approx.
  • 10 minutes or until translucent and soft.
  • Sprinkle the chili powder over onions in pan and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add beans, salsa and water to pan and cook for approx.
  • 5 more minutes, until mixture is hot.
  • To serve, spread bean mixture on top of mound of rice; top with dollop of sour cream and garnish with parsley, if desired.

MEXICAN RED BEANS AND RICE



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Make and share this Mexican Red Beans and Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LI Girl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
1 cup salsa
1/4 cup hot water
2/3 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions.
  • To prepare the beans, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add onions and saute until tender (about 10 minutes).
  • Sprinkle on chili powder and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  • Add beans, salsa, and water and cook about 5 minutes.
  • Serve beans over rice, with sour cream on top.

MEXICAN RED RICE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 cups long grain rice, rinses
1 medium onion, chopped
5 Serrano chiles, or to taste, stemmed, seeded if desired
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 cup chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water
3 cups Red Tomato Salsa (recipe follows)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 cups diced canned Italian plum tomatoes
1 cup tomato juice
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 large jalopeno chile, stemmed, seeded if desired
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat the oil in a medium heavy saucepan or skillet over medium low heat. Saute the rice, stirring constantly, until golden and crackling, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and Serranos and cook until the onions just soften. Then add the garlic and saute until the aroma is released. Pour in the stock or water and the tomato salsa, mixing well to combine. Transfer to a 4 quart baking dish or casserole. Cover with foil and bake until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 30-40 minutes. Stir and serve hot.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over moderate heat. Cook the onions until soft, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a food processor fitted with the metal blade, or a blender. Add the remaining ingredients except salt and puree, in batches if you are using a blender, until smooth. Pass through a medium strainer, pressing with a spatula or wooden spoon to push through as much pulp as possible. Pour into a saucepan, and add the salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve as dipping sauce for chips or use in other recipes.

HOMEMADE MEXICAN RED RICE



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Make and share this Homemade Mexican Red Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nateskawaii

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup long grain rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 -4 slices yellow onions
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Brown rice in frying pan with vegetable oil.
  • Add the can of tomato sauce, onion slices and all of seasonings.
  • Add 2 cups of water.
  • Stir gently and taste the broth to make sure spices and salt are enough for you.
  • Cook on medium heat. When rice is almost done cover with plate and turn off heat to finish cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.9, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 303.1, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.1, Protein 4.4

MEXICAN STYLE RED BEANS & RICE



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This slow cooker dish is full of a variety of flavors! I wanted to create a new dish to put on a Mexican buffet using some leftover white rice. We love traditional southern red beans and rice, so I decided to add a few Mexican ingredients and see what it would turn out like. We immediately loved the spiciness the taco seasoning...

Provided by Mary Shivers

Categories     Beef

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c dried pinto beans (soaked overnight in salt water - 1 teaspoon salt and 2 quarts water)
7 c water
1 1/2 c chopped leftover or deli smoked ham
1/2 c finely chopped onion
1/3 c seeded and diced red bell pepper
1/2 tsp celery salt
1 oz pkg. taco seasoning mix
14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne (optional)
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
14 oz pkg. beef smoked sausage, cooked and thinly sliced
2 1/2 c cooked long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • 1. Drain and rinse beans then place in a 5-6 quart slow cooker. Stir in next 10 ingredients.
  • 2. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until beans are tender.
  • 3. Add smoked sausage and rice. Cover and cook on low for 1 hour more.
  • 4. Ladle into bowls to serve. Garnish as desired. Serves 8.

Tips:

  • Use the right rice. Medium-grain rice is the best choice for Mexican red rice, as it absorbs the cooking liquid well and has a slightly chewy texture.
  • Toast the rice before cooking. This step helps to develop the flavor of the rice and gives it a slightly nutty aroma.
  • Use a flavorful broth. Chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth can all be used to make Mexican red rice. The type of broth you use will affect the overall flavor of the dish.
  • Add some spice. Mexican red rice is typically made with a variety of spices, such as cumin, chili powder, and paprika. You can adjust the amount of spice to your liking.
  • Let the rice rest before serving. This allows the rice to absorb all of the cooking liquid and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion:

Mexican red rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover rice, and it can also be made ahead of time and reheated. With its vibrant color and flavorful taste, Mexican red rice is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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