Best 8 Mexican Rice With Vegetables Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican rice recipe that is packed with flavor and color, look no further! This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating the perfect Mexican rice with vegetables. We'll cover everything from choosing the right ingredients to selecting the best cooking method. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and a few variations, you'll be able to whip up a mouthwatering Mexican rice dish that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients and let's get started on this culinary adventure!

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VEGETARIAN MEXICAN RICE



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Vegetarian Mexican Rice with tomatoes, corn, garlic & jalapeno. Serve it as a side or main dish. Vegan & gluten-free.

Provided by Manali

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup basmati rice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small red onion (chopped)
1/2 jalapeno pepper (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
3 tablespoons yellow corn
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup crushed canned tomatoes
1.5 cups vegetable broth or water
juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Rinse and soak rice in enough water for 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot add chopped red onion and cook for a minute. Then add chopped jalapeno and cook for a minute.
  • Add chopped garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add yellow corn and mix. Add cumin powder, salt, pepper and mix. You may also add some cayenne pepper at this point to increase the heat.
  • Add the soaked rice to the pan and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth or water and mix. Lower the heat to medium.
  • Cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, lower heat to low and cover and cook for another 5-10 minutes or till rice is soft and done.
  • Switch off flame and let the rice remain covered. Remove cover after 10-15 minutes.
  • Fluff with fork, add cilantro and lime juice.
  • Serve vegetarian mexican rice as a side or main dish and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 kcal, Carbohydrate 103 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 873 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGETARIAN MEXICAN RICE



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This flavored rice is a local favorite in San Antonio.

Provided by ginger

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
⅔ cup diced onion
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 ½ (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1 clove garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon powdered saffron
3 cups water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over a medium-low heat. Place the onions in the pan, and saute until golden.
  • Add rice to pan, and stir to coat grains with oil. Mix in green bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water. Cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 809.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

MEXICAN RICE



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Restaurant-style Mexican rice can easily be made right at home, and it tastes a million times better too!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in rice until toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and vegetable broth, and bring to a simmer, about 2 minutes. Stir in corn, carrots, peas, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked through, about 13-16 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.

MEXICAN RICE WITH VEGETABLES



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Make and share this Mexican Rice With Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Andtototoo

Categories     Rice

Time 47m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons oil
1/2 onion, finely diced
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 serrano chili, minced
1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced
2 cups rice
1 tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 carrot, grated
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 3/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick frying pan or a dutch oven put the oil and onion.
  • Stir-fry over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Move the onion to the side of the pan and add the garlic.
  • Stir-fry the garlic until the edges are just starting to brown, and then incorporate the garlic into the onion.
  • Add the minced green chili and the green bell pepper and stir-fry for 3 more minutes.
  • Add the rice and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until all of the rice grains have gotten covered with the oil and the rice has had a chance to fry a bit.
  • Add the tomato, corn and the carrot, cumin and oregano.
  • Stir-fry for one more minute.
  • Add the chicken broth (or vegetable broth or water).
  • Bring the mixture to a good boil, cover, reduce heat to very low and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let the rice rest, covered, for a few minutes.
  • Stir in the peas and salt.
  • Check for salt and then garnish with cilantro.
  • You may eliminate any of the vegetables that you don't like.

MEXICAN RICE AND VEGETABLES



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Dress up any mexican meal with this easy, tasty side dish. For a complete meal serve with avocado slices drizzled with lime juice, warm Tortillas.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons canola oil
2/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 large tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium skillet.
  • Add bell pepper and onion; cook until tender.
  • Add rice: cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add broth, chiles and tomato; bring to gentle boil.
  • Cover; cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff rice.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.5, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 9.9, Sodium 446.1, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 9.4

MEXICAN TOMATO RICE



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Enjoy this easy Mexican rice as a side dish to accompany beef burritos or chilli. You can choose to make it veggie if you like by using vegetable stock

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Side dish

Time 40m

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
250g long grain rice
1 tsp chipotle paste, optional (more if you want it spicier)
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
750ml hot chicken or vegetable stock
small bunch of coriander, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan and sizzle the onion for 5 mins until just starting to soften. Add the garlic and cook for a minute more, then stir in the chipotle paste (if using) and the tomato purée and cook for a minute.
  • Add the tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes, then scatter the rice into the pan and stir, so it's coated in the tomato mix. Pour over the hot stock, season, give everything another stir and bring to the boil, then cover the pan with a lid and turn the heat down to the lowest possible setting.
  • Gently simmer for 15-20 mins until all the stock has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through. Leave the rice to sit for a few mins off the heat, then stir through the coriander and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.34 milligram of sodium

MEXICAN PORK WITH VEGETABLE RICE



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Savor the flavor of our scrumptious Mexican Pork with Vegetable Rice dish. Ready to serve in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make Mexican Pork with Vegetable Rice also counts as a Healthy Living recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 env. TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix, divided
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 lb. pork tenderloin, cut into strips
2 tsp. oil
1 cup each red pepper strips, zucchini strips and onion wedges
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Cook rice as directed on package, adding corn and 1 Tbsp. of the taco seasoning mix to cooking water along with rice. Stir in cilantro.
  • Meanwhile, cook meat in hot oil in large nonstick skillet on medium high heat 2 to 3 min. or until meat is browned. Add remaining taco seasoning mix, red peppers, zucchini, onions and water. Cook on medium-high heat 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve meat mixture over rice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

YELLOW RICE WITH VEGETABLES



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Spanish yellow rice with fresh veggies that everyone loves.

Provided by Angie Duffy Hernandez

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 carrot, diced
½ cup chopped broccoli florets
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups vegetable broth
1 ½ cups rice
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with coriander and achiote (such as Goya®)
1 dash adobo seasoning with pepper (such as Goya®)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, carrot, broccoli, red bell pepper, and garlic in hot oil until garlic just begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour vegetable broth into the saucepan; add rice, sazon seasoning, and adobo seasoning and stir. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 25 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 1243.9 mg, Sugar 3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your Mexican rice a more vibrant flavor and color.
  • Don't overcook the rice: Overcooked rice will be mushy and bland. Cook the rice according to the package directions, or until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Use a variety of seasonings: Mexican rice is traditionally seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and garlic. You can also add other spices, such as oregano, paprika, or cayenne pepper, to taste.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make Mexican rice. Feel free to add your own favorite vegetables, spices, or other ingredients.

Conclusion:

Mexican rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy or mild, with vegetables or without, Mexican rice is sure to please everyone at your table.

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