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Easy Mexican Rice

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Submitted by: gregfonte

 

This recipe cooks rice in chicken stock or broth and adds tomato, cilantro, onion, and cumin for color and flavor.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups chicken stock (or water)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 small tomato, chopped (about 1/4 cup)

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Method

Heat oil in heavy saucepan and cook rice over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring without browning the rice. Carefully add liquid and remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pot and continue cooking 15 to 20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes. Before serving, fluff rice mixture to mix all ingredients together.

 

Notes: This is a side dish that can be made often and goes with many main dishes.

 

Number of Servings: 4

 

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