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Mexican Rice I

SUBMITTED BY: Michele O'Sullivan PHOTO BY: ChickadeeD

"Easy to prepare and the flavor of Mexico is in your kitchen!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 94 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 small small onion, diced
  • 2/3 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3 ounces canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in onion and saute until translucent.
  2. Pour the rice into the pan and stir to coat grains with oil. Mix in cumin, chili powder, tomatoes, salt and water. Cover, bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cook at a simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir occasionally.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by JOLDEROG
Wow, I thought this was best Mexican Rice ever. I used the Rotel tomato with green chilis and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2007 by Debbie
This recipe is delicious! You have to use chicken stock instead of water, as it gives it even... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2007 by Jenae
This was really good! After reading others reviews, I used Rotel tomatoes (about 1/2 of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2005 by YUMMIES2
I have tried quite a few mexican rice recipes from this site, and this is one is my favorite -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2003 by SLOWE
i love this recipe! thought it needed "something"so i usually add a spoonful or two of dried... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2007 by karab
Really good. I added 1/2 clove of garlic to the onions and a couple of teaspoons of chopped... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2006 by Nikki
I made this with my Cinco de Mayo meal and it was great! I used diced tomatoes with chili... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2005 by GINAH1
Really good-I use a whole can of whole tomatoes and a can of black beans to add more flavor... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2003 by AEWESCOTT1
Very easy, you can leave out the tomatoes or add canned corn....very good! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2008 by cookinggal
Very tasty! I used a can of Rotel and 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth and a couple dashes of hot... MORE