Best 4 Baked Mexican Rice Recipes
Baked Mexican rice is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is made with rice, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and spices, and can be customized to include other ingredients such as beans, corn, or meat. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at your next party, baked Mexican rice is sure to be a hit.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
BAKED MEXICAN RICE
I've tried a lot of variations on baked rice, and wanted to try it with Mexican flavors. It's so easy to let the rice bake away while you take care of other things, or prep the rest of the meal. Garnish with additional green onions if you like.
Provided by LauraF
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Spanish Rice Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place rice in a 9-inch square baking dish. Drizzle in canola oil; stir to coat rice completely. Stir in green pepper, onion, and green onions. Season with sazon seasoning, cumin, garlic powder, coriander, and salt.
- Combine water and tomato sauce in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Heat until simmering, about 2 minutes. Pour over the rice and stir briefly. Cover the baking dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Stir in cilantro and squeeze lime juice over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 389.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
BAKED MEXICAN BROWN RICE
Mexican rice that's vegan, lowfat, and made with healthier brown rice. Not too spicy so this would make a nice side to a variety of meals, not just Tex-Mex. Would be nice served with black beans. From www.wholefoodsmarket.com.
Provided by LonghornMama
Categories Brown Rice
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In an ovenproof saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil on medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeños and cook, stirring, 4 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
- Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stir, and cover. Place in oven and bake until rice is tender, about 50 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.
MEXICAN GROUND BEEF AND CHEESE BAKED RICE
Don't leave out the green olives it's what makes this dish, the more olives the better it will be LOL! I have even added in a can of drained black beans to this. Make certain to sprinkle LOTS of cheese on top! This rice dish is DELICIOUS! You will need a very large skillet for this. I use my own taco seasoning mix (#76616) to make this recipe.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Rice
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat oil in a very large oven-proof skillet with tight fitting lid or a Dutch oven with lid over medium heat.
- Add in onions and green peppers with dryed chili pepper flakes; saute for about 3 minutes.
- Add in garlic; cook 2 minutes.
- Add in ground beef with taco seasoning mix; cook, stirring with a wooden spoon until browned.
- Season beef mixture with seasoning salt and black pepper (or cayenne pepper) then add in Parmesan cheese; mix to combine.
- Add in rice, sliced olives and mushrooms; cook 2 minutes, stirring.
- Add in broth; bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish (large enough to hold the mixture).
- Cover with a tight-fitting lid and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until rice is desired tenderness.
- Uncover and sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese cover and return to oven to bake for about 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.1, Fat 48.8, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 117.8, Sodium 1361.5, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.5, Protein 46
BAKED MEXICAN RICE
Provided by James Beard
Categories Mushroom Rice Side Bake Sauté Sausage House & Garden Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sauté the onion and garlic in hot olive oil until just soft. Add the rice and seasonings and brown lightly. Add the mushrooms and sausage and enough boiling stock to come 1" above the rice. Cover with a tight lid and bake in a 350°F. oven until the liquid is completely absorbed, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your Mexican rice dish. Look for ripe tomatoes, sweet onions, and fragrant cilantro.
- Toast the rice before cooking: This step helps to bring out the nutty flavor of the rice and prevents it from sticking together.
- Use a flavorful broth: Chicken broth or vegetable broth will add a lot of flavor to the rice. If you're using water, be sure to season it well with salt, pepper, and other spices.
- Don't overcook the rice: Mexican rice should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked rice will be mushy and bland.
- Add toppings and garnishes: Fresh cilantro, chopped tomatoes, and diced avocado are all great toppings for Mexican rice. You can also serve it with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole.
Conclusion:
Baked Mexican rice is a delicious, easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant flavors and colorful ingredients, it is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying side dish, give baked Mexican rice a try. You won't be disappointed!
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