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Bowl of flavorful rice cooker Mexican rice with fresh ingredients

Rice Cooker Mexican Rice

A quick and easy recipe for fluffy, restaurant-style Mexican rice made in a rice cooker, perfect for weeknight meals and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 200 g long-grain white rice (1 cup uncooked) Rinse rice until water runs clear.
  • 360 ml chicken or vegetable broth (1 1/2 cups) Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 small onion, chopped (about 100 g) Microwave to soften.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Microwave to mellow flavor.
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (15 g)
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil, optional (15 ml)
  • 1/2 tsp salt, to taste (about 3 g) Adjust according to preference.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Place the onion and garlic in a microwave-safe dish.
  • Microwave the onion and garlic for 2 minutes until soft.

Cooking

  • Add the onion, garlic, rice, broth, and tomato paste to the rice cooker. Add salt if desired. Stir until combined.
  • Cook in the rice cooker on the standard white rice setting until the broth has been absorbed.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork after the cooking cycle is finished.

Notes

For a spicier version, add 1/2 tsp chili powder or chopped jalapeno before cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword Easy Side Dish, Fluffy Rice, Mexican Rice, Quick Recipe, Rice Cooker
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