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mexican rice in rice cooker

Mexican Rice in Rice Cooker

The Crispy Chef
This simple and delicious recipe for Mexican rice in a rice cooker delivers fluffy, flavorful rice every time. Using just a few pantry staples like tomato sauce, chicken broth, and spices, this rice pairs wonderfully with any Mexican dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Rice cooker
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeño diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the rice under water to remove excess starch.
  • In the rice cooker, combine the rinsed rice, chicken broth, tomato sauce, diced onion, minced garlic, jalapeño, cumin, chipotle chili powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Close the rice cooker and set it to cook.
  • Once cooking is complete, let the rice sit for 5 minutes, then fluff it with a fork.
  • Serve the rice in a bowl, garnish with chopped cilantro, and add lime wedges for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword arroz rojo, easy rice, Mexican rice, Mexican side, rice cooker, side dish, Spanish rice
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