VEGETARIAN MEXICAN RICE

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This flavored rice is a local favorite in San Antonio.

Provided by ginger

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
⅔ cup diced onion
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 ½ (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1 clove garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon powdered saffron
3 cups water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over a medium-low heat. Place the onions in the pan, and saute until golden.
  • Add rice to pan, and stir to coat grains with oil. Mix in green bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water. Cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 809.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

jaweed akhter
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian or vegan meal.


Kaboter Bazi
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I love the flavors in this recipe. It's the perfect combination of sweet, sour, and spicy.


Melanie Garcia
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party.


Florin Szigheti
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Cameron Motes
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Sujal Shah
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.


Alif B2k
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This is a great recipe! It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Steve Lane
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


amal ahmed
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This was my first time making Mexican rice and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.


Ashley DAVIS
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


ELIOT WHITMORE
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


N P (Addy)
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it comes together in no time.


Christine Onder
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This is my go-to recipe for Mexican rice. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Md imran ali shuvo
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Manwar Hossain
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This was a great recipe! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the black beans and corn.


Aundria Dicks
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile and I can easily add or remove ingredients to suit my taste. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice.


kennedy Atubwa
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This vegetarian Mexican rice was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.