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| Mexican rice topped with cheese and chicken |
Mexican Rice
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. chili powder
1 T ground cumin
1 cup uncooked short grain white rice
1 3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent. Stir in chili powder and cumin, and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the rice, chicken broth, and tomato paste, and bring to a boil. Transfer to a 1 quart casserole dish and cover with aluminum foil or a lid.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender. Let rest for 3-5 mins. before serving.
This rice is delicious, and can be served in many different ways. Lately I have been having it with a small amount of tri tip roast, chopped into small cubes. The spices and chicken broth in the rice make it flavorful and exciting. It's a wonderful basic to have in the refrigerator. I was not a fan of white rice as a child, but am very enthusiastic about it now. Rice is inexpensive, especially if you buy it in bulk. It has become one of my staples. It's also delicious with vegetables or a salad. I hope you enjoy it.
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Thank you for the recipe, Stephenie.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to save this and try soon.
My pleasure, Nil. I hope you enjoy it. It's one of my favorites.
DeleteYou had me at 'Mexican'...I love Tex-Mex flavours and this rice dish will be very versatile, thank youxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, You are very welcome. I think you will enjoy the spices in this dish.
DeleteThat sounds really tasty. I will give it a try when I get back....I am going away for a few days
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cherie. It is. Have a great trip!
DeleteI adore rice dishes, Stephenie. This sounds delicious and I am going to try it soon. I always have rices in my pantry to cook with. A great staple! Megš
ReplyDeleteHi Meg, I agree. I keep a huge bag of rice in my freezer. I hope you enjoy it.
DeleteSounds lovely Stephenie,
ReplyDeleteI shall be making this I have just printed out the recipe, rice is cheap isn't it, and so versatile.
Thankyou for sharing.
Marlene x
Hi Marlene, Yes, it is cheap and versatile. It's also easy to find in bulk, and on sale.
DeleteThis sounds delicious and easy too!
ReplyDeleteHi Laurie, It really is. (especially if you have some chicken stock already made.)
DeleteIt sounds yummy and I will be making it soon. Tomato paste is wonderful stuff. It seems to add such a richness to dishes. I always cook my brown rice in the oven-so easy and it never fails.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Anita. Tomato paste is easy to make, too. I have never tried cooking brown rice in the oven. Thanks for the idea.
DeleteLove Mexican food. I will be trying this.
ReplyDeleteGood for you, Tania. I've made it twice this week already. I just love it. I hope you do, too.
DeleteSimple and looks delicious! I'll jot that down! Thanks, Andrea
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea, It sure is. I'm glad you are going to use the recipe. It's delicious.
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